Frankenstein in cinema from 1910 to 2023:
Frankenstein in cinema from 1910 to 2023: The Iconic Monster Lives On: A History of Frankenstein in Cinema Mary Shelley’s 1818 gothic novel Frankenstein introduced the world to the story of a scientist who creates a monster by reanimating dead tissue. This tale of science gone wrong and the resulting creation of a tragic figure has endured as one of the most influential stories in literature and pop culture. From the earliest days of cinema, filmmakers have been drawn to retell and reimagine Shelley’s story for the screen. Let’s look back at over a century of Frankenstein films and how this character has evolved through different eras. The Beginning - Early Frankenstein Films (1910s) Some of the earliest Frankenstein films were made during the silent era in the early 20th century. In 1910, Edison Studios released a silent short simply titled Frankenstein, which is considered the first film adaptation. This version took liberties with the source material, portraying the Creature a...