Frankenstein's Monster

Frankenstein's Monster

Frankenstein’s Monster is a well-known horror film character; he has appeared in many different films and television programmes. The creation of Frankenstein’s Monster is considered as the birth of science fiction within the horror genre. Frankenstein’s Monster first appeared in a film in 1910, but the fictional character is most recognised through actor Boris Karloff. Boris Karloff has portrayed Frankenstein’s Monster in films such as Frankenstein (1931), Bride of Frankenstein (1935) and Son of Frankenstein (1939). 

Frankenstein’s Monster was originally portrayed to be an 8 foot tall monster with an unpleasant appearance. He had yellow translucent skin pulled tight over his body, defining his bones and features. He also had watery radiant eyes, black hair, black tips, and noticeable teeth. Frankensteins monster is also based on a gothic novel written by Mary Shelley in 1815, this novel is considered the first horror novel.

Frankenstein’s personality used to be portrayed as a sensitive, intelligent creature, who wanted to share his life with another creature, like himself. Frankenstein is motivated by loneliness to complete acts of murder and brutality.

Frankenstein's Monster has anged throughout the years, as can be seen below.

1910 Frankenstein's Monster

1931 Frankenstein's Monster

2014 Frankenstein's Monster

Frankenstein has become more attractive, and looks more like a human. He is also portrayed as the protagonist in the film I, Frankenstein, whereas before he was portrayed as the antagonist. This shows how this iconic horror character has changed and developed throughout the years in order to keep the audiences ever changing interests. The film, that claims to be based on the Mary Shelley novel, Frankenstein shows how Frankensteins monster is becoming more human and sympathetic in appearence.