Review of Bride of Frankenstein (1935) by Calyre Z — 01 Jun 2011

An American masterpiece this is the only sequel in the horror genre that is superior to the original.James Whale is an overlooked genius he was truly the first auteur (I would go far to say he laid the foundation for Coppola and Nolan in the case of taking a commercial genre piece and creating something personal and intelligent that goes beyond the confines of the genre).

Karloff is the only of the original monster movie actors who showed a genuine respect for the role he played.The Monster is not a prop but a fully realized character.Ernst Thesiger gives a performance of absolute brilliance.