This film came at a weird time in film history where there weren't very many horror films being released yet but it kind of pales in comparison to what came before (some Georges Melies shorts) and what came after (some silent horror masterpieces starting in 1920 like The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, Nosferatu, The Golem, The Phantom Carriage, etc.) Maybe it is unfair to compare these but I find it hard not to since I watched them around the same time. Also, this film is in terrible shape. I know it is 105 years old but I think someone should try to restore it a little. Unfortunately, there isn't very much incentive to do this because it is in the public domain.
There were some things the film did right. Like others here, I liked the creation scene. Also, the film sets the atmosphere and setting for many gothic horror films to come. I do not really like the costume of the monster but it is probably even closer to the original novel than the iconic version of the story from the 1930s.
I am a sucker for horror SFX and 1910's Frankenstein is a shining example in the early days of cinema. The reverse burning effect they use looks rad as heck and is copied time and time again in melty gross magic sequences since. Also Charles Ogle as the monster looks pretty cool, you can almost see resemblance to the creature behind the Winkie's in Mulholland Dr.
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A restored 1080p HD version:https://youtu.be/67ENQibFW9w
The_Freedom_Fellow
The monster creation scene is great. The footage appears to be the monster burning, but played backwards.daisyaday
The creation scene is good for a film that is over 100 years old. I like the clown shoes too.greenhorg
"Instead of a perfect human being the evil in Frankenstein's mind creates a monster"Maybe you should read the damn book!
You guy who made this 110 year old film who is certainly dead.
essaywhu
This film came at a weird time in film history where there weren't very many horror films being released yet but it kind of pales in comparison to what came before (some Georges Melies shorts) and what came after (some silent horror masterpieces starting in 1920 like The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, Nosferatu, The Golem, The Phantom Carriage, etc.) Maybe it is unfair to compare these but I find it hard not to since I watched them around the same time. Also, this film is in terrible shape. I know it is 105 years old but I think someone should try to restore it a little. Unfortunately, there isn't very much incentive to do this because it is in the public domain.There were some things the film did right. Like others here, I liked the creation scene. Also, the film sets the atmosphere and setting for many gothic horror films to come. I do not really like the costume of the monster but it is probably even closer to the original novel than the iconic version of the story from the 1930s.
Oneironaut
Interesting to see such an old movie, but it aint much. Did wonder about the monster's creation - looked kind of neat for the time.mabu mabu
I think this one's underratedmcmakattack
I am a sucker for horror SFX and 1910's Frankenstein is a shining example in the early days of cinema. The reverse burning effect they use looks rad as heck and is copied time and time again in melty gross magic sequences since. Also Charles Ogle as the monster looks pretty cool, you can almost see resemblance to the creature behind the Winkie's in Mulholland Dr.