Frankenstein: Penetrating the Secrets of Nature

Related Films & Videos

Following is information on a general list of films/videocassettes that might be used with the "Frankenstein" exhibit. This is not a comprehensive list, nor is it an ALA-reviewed or recommended list. Please preview films for quality and appropriateness for your audience.

• Each library wishing to show films or videos related to "Frankenstein" to the public must arrange for public performance rights (PPR) and payment of fees for those rights.
• Please share information about films and videos with other libraries on the tour through the electronic discussion site for the Frankenstein project.
• It's important to point out to audiences how most of the films depart from Mary Shelley's book. Comparisons with the book might make an interesting discussion.

Film Web sites

• An excellent web site containing a comprehensive discussion of Frankenstein-related films is: http://members.aon.at/frankenstein/frankenstein-start.htm
• Picture stills from the Edison Films 1910 Frankenstein film can be found at: www.lrsmarketing.com/adventures/Frankenstein/stillsfrank.htm

The following films can be rented from Swank Motion Pictures ( www.swank.com, 1-800-876-5577); Swank rental fees include public performance rights.

• Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein
• The Bride of Frankenstein (Boris Karloff as the monster)
• The Evil of Frankenstein
• Frankenstein (the classic 1931 James Whale film with Boris Karloff)
• Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell
• Frankenstein Meets the Wolfman (Bela Lugosi as the monster)
• The Ghost of Frankenstein (Lon Chaney as the monster)
• The House of Frankenstein (Boris Karloff as the monster)
• Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (Kenneth Branagh, Director)
• Son of Frankenstein (Boris Karloff as the monster)
• Trial of Frankenstein (with Lon Chaney)

Other films include:

• The Curse of Frankenstein
• Frankenweenie
• Gods and Monsters
• Gothic
• Haunted Summer
• Young Frankenstein