Review of Young Frankenstein (1974) by Christian C — 07 Jun 2013

Clever satire of old Hollywood horror films. Great over-the-top performances by Wilder and Kahn.

This review of Young Frankenstein (1974) was written by Christian C on 07 Jun 2013.

Young Frankenstein has generally received very positive reviews.

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