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Son of Frankenstein 1939

“The black shadows of the past bred this half-man/half-demon! Creating a new and terrible juggernaut of destruction!”

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What is Son of Frankenstein?

Son of Frankenstein is a 1939 American horror and science fiction film directed by Rowland V. Lee.

Type
Film
Year
1939
Status
Released
Runtime
99 minutes
Release date
Jan 13, 1939
Original language
EN
Origin
United States of America
Studios
Universal Pictures
Budget
$420,000
Genres
Horror, Science Fiction
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78 /100 Solid Watch
⚡ Pacing & Momentum7.7/10
🧠 Narrative Depth7.5/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential7.7/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Feature Film #Horror #Science Fiction
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Son of Frankenstein is a 1939 American horror and science fiction film directed by Rowland V. Lee. The story follows Baron Wolf von Frankenstein, the son of Henry Frankenstein, who returns to his father's ancestral castle and revives the original monster, only to discover the creature is being controlled by Ygor.

The film stars Basil Rathbone, Boris Karloff, and Bela Lugosi. It serves as a sequel within the Universal Frankenstein series and features a cast including Lionel Atwill.

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Should you watch it?

“The son of Henry Frankenstein revives his father's creation only to face a vengeful Ygor.”

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  • Features performances by Basil Rathbone, Boris Karloff, and Bela Lugosi
  • Directed by Rowland V. Lee
  • Part of the Universal Frankenstein series
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  • The film is a 1939 production

Watch it if you enjoy classic horror and science fiction starring Boris Karloff and Bela Lugosi.

This PG-rated horror and science fiction film has a runtime of 1 hour and 39 minutes.

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Is Son of Frankenstein worth watching?

The film is a part of the Universal Frankenstein series starring notable actors like Boris Karloff and Bela Lugosi.

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The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 39 minutes.

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The movie is categorized as horror and science fiction.

Who stars in the film?

The film stars Basil Rathbone, Boris Karloff, and Bela Lugosi.

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