Review of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (1994) by Megan M — 02 Sep 2007

Didn't go with the book well. And they caught Helena Bonham Carter on fire! NOT COOL!

This review of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (1994) was written by Megan M on 02 Sep 2007.

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein has generally received mixed reviews.

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