Son of Frankenstein (1939)
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Reviews Counted:18
Fresh:17
Rotten:1
Average Rating:7.3/10
Runtime: 1 hr 39 mins
Genre: Horror/Suspense
Synopsis: The third and last in the series of classic "Frankenstein" films made in Hollywood in the 1930s. When Frankenstein's son discovers the "sleeping" monster born of his father's experiments, he... [More]
Starring: Basil Rathbone, Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi, Lionel Atwill
Director: Rowland V. Lee
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Reviews for Son of Frankenstein
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 7/10 |
A surprisingly good effort to extend the narrative of the first two films in a manner both intelligent and likely. Full Review |
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Well mounted, nicely directed, and includes cast of capable artists. Full Review |
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4/4 |
Boasts some stunning set design by Russell Gausman, a good script, and a magnificent cast. Full Review |
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A strangely literary and leisurely monster movie, laced with amusing gothic doodles. Full Review |
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3/4 |
not as good as Young Frankenstein, or the first two, but still a good effort Full Review |
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The set, shot in a style reminiscent of the German Expressionist classics, is superb. Full Review |
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4/5 |
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3/5 |
It's enjoyable, not really memorable, but certainly a cut above what would soon follow. Full Review |
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4/5 |
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4/5 |
A little too long, but beautifully designed and Lugosi carries the show.
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4/5 |
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4/5 |
Great plot that could have been fleshed out more.
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B+ |
Despite all its flaws, there are enough grand moments to make this into a superior Frankenstein tale. Full Review |
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3/5 |
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4/5 |
One of the very best of the series
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3/5 |
The last great Universal Frankenstein feature, despite Rathbone's over-the-top performance. Karloff is splendid as the creature and Lugosi launches a new phase of his career as Igor.
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62/100 |
It comes as no surprise that this creature feature isn’t remembered as a horror classic. Full Review |
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