Review of Son of Frankenstein (1939) by Al M — 20 Sep 2015
Still featuring a distinctive aesthetic clearly derived from German Expressionism, Son of Frankenstein continues to create classic Gothic horror in the manner of its two Universal predecessors (Frankenstein and Bride of Frankenstein).
The last of the films to feature Karloff as the monster, Son of Frankenstein manages to create another classic instance of Gothic horror by following the son of Frankenstein (played by Basil Rathbone) to his father's hometown.
Creepy, beautifully filmed, and thoroughly entertaining, Son of Frankenstein ranks as one of the great Universal sequels.
This review of Son of Frankenstein (1939) was written by Al M on 20 Sep 2015.
Son of Frankenstein has generally received positive reviews.
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