ep348: The Bride of Frankenstein (1935)

It’s alive! Our Juniversal Monsters series is ALIVE!!! And there was simply no better film to bring this theme to life than James Whale’s electrifying masterpiece, THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN (1935). Nathan, Eric, and Dan discuss the wild tonal shifts it takes from the first film, why Dr. Pretorious is one of cinema’s most exquisite creations, the perfect opening tribute to Mary Shelley, the unparalleled craftsmanship on display in every frame, the all-time great performances from its legendary cast, the film’s religious symbolism and censorship battles, the simple but nuanced way it handles its themes of identity, isolation, and empathy, and how much James Whale’s personal life informs those themes and the way audiences have interpreted the film over time. So stop playing with your homunculi, grab a cigar, and meet us in the lab as we welcome you to the new world... of Pods and (Video) Monsters in our analysis of THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN!! If you enjoy this episode, come join the Video Monsters crew on Discord (https://discord.gg/sjyUQg8phB)!! Hangout episodes are live (and unedited!) every Tuesday night starting around 9:00pm EST. Listen and chat along with us in the Discord chat and we’ll even give you a shoutout on the episode! Video Monsters is brought to you by the Chattanooga Film Festival and Central Cinema in Knoxville, TN. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or online at chattfilmfest.org and centralcinema865.com. Links for each of these can also be found on our pages, so be sure to follow us at videomonsterpod on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram as well. music for Video Monsters by Evan Simmons