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Like any era-defining work of literature, Mary ShelleysFrankenstein; or, the Modern Prometheusworks on multiple levels.
Is it a religious allegory?
A treatise on scientific ethics?
The author processing her experiences with death and childbirth as only the original goth girl could?
Yes, yes, and yes.
It follows, then, that cinematic adaptations of the novel would also approach the material from different angles.
Another goes down a taboo road into the darkest of paraphilias.
That leads to some interesting variations in the creatures look, some just different enough to appease Universals lawyers.
In a way, its a triumph of the human spirit: As a species, we can makeanythinghorny.
15.The Male Gaze,The Bride(1985)
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14.Victor Frankenstein and Alys,The Horror of Frankenstein(1970)
14.
Here, Victor Frankenstein (Ralph Bates) is a posh womanizer and stone-cold sociopath.
(This is a cleavage-forward film.)
13.Victor Frankenstein,Mary Shelleys Frankenstein(1994)
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But, frankly, it just isnt as good.
Maria Frankenstein and Igor,Jesse James Meets Frankensteins Daughter(1966)
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Technically, Dr. Maria Frankenstein (Narda Onyx) is the OG doctorsgranddaughter.
(The fact that its full of hunky outlaws is a bonus.)
What does Jesse James have to do with all of this, you ask?
Dont worry about it.
11.The Monster and Elizabeth,Young Frankenstein(1974)
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Mel Brooks classic monster-movie parody is bawdy, but in a PG kind of way.
(Maybe PG-13, if such a rating had existed in 1974.)
That being said, this is the first appearance on this list by a monster who actually gets laid.
Dont let the domesticity fool you, however.
Their relationship is electric, as it’s possible for you to see from Elizabeths hair.
10.Teen-Age Monster,I Was A Teenage Frankenstein(1957)
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9.Literally Everyone,Lust for Frankenstein(1998)
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Theres alotof simulated sex inLust for Frankenstein.But horny isnt quite the word for whats going on here.
Its nice when couples stay hot for one another, you know?
8.Also Everyone, but Especially Eve,Bikini Frankenstein(2010)
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7.Lily Frankenstein,Penny Dreadful(2014-2016)
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Showtimes premium-cable take on the public-domain horror icons of the Victorian era has two Monsters.
6.Bella Baxter, Poor Things (2023)
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(Not that it matters.)
Emotion doesnt factor into Bellas attitude towards sex, justintellect and primordial drive.
5.Elizabeth Shelley,Frankenhooker(1990)
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3.Tania Frankenstein,Lady Frankenstein(1971)
3.
(Sample dialogue: I may be a woman, but Im also a doctor!)
2.Rocky Horror and Frank N. Furter,The Rocky Horror Picture Show(1975)
2.
There isnt a single thought in Rocky Horrors (Peter Hinwood) pretty blonde head.
Rockys look is rooted in gay bodybuilder culture: The tan.
The bleached-blonde bowl cut.
The tight little gold lame shorts.
Frank creates this Charles Atlas golden god specifically to adore and satisfy him.
1.Everyone But the Monster,Flesh for Frankenstein(1973)
1.
Here, the Frankensteins (are they husband and wife?
are Serbian aristocrats with a cruel streak and a disturbing passion for eugenics.
The camera palpably lusts after Dallesandro, but its Kier who steals the show.
Hes not speaking metaphorically.
