Review of House of Frankenstein (1944) by Jose M — 15 Oct 2012
What is in the House of Frankenstein? House of Frankenstein brings forth the Frankenstein monster and Boris Karloff back together only Boris is not the monster! He is instead a mad scientist/escaped convict on his way to find the secrets of Dr.
Frankenstein. By now, you think everyone would have learned a thing or two about bringing forth the Frankenstein monster. However, not Boris Karloff as he is on the run from the police. He and a hunchback assistant find a hideout in a traveling horror show killing the owner.
The Mad Doctor then accidentally resurrects Dracula (John Carradine) when he removes the stake from his skeletal body. Baffled, Mad Doctor decides to keep Dracula as a partner. They go on to discover Dr.
Frankenstein's old castle and discover the Monster (Glenn Strange) and the Wolf Man (Lon Chaney Jr.) while a beautiful Gypsy joins them. Yes, the results are not pretty, but fortunately the film is a hoot to watch.
House of Frankenstein is a successful horror film not only bringing the Universal monsters together, but also an interesting plot, performances, and climax are in the film as well. It may have not the potent terror it once has, but it is a relief to see a well done film.
This review of House of Frankenstein (1944) was written by Jose M on 15 Oct 2012.
House of Frankenstein has generally received mixed reviews.
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