Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
Directed by James Whale · 75 min · Horror, Science Fiction
76.7 TOPICAL score · #482 of 6,776 films
Vote for it on the board →After recovering from injuries sustained in the mob attack upon himself and his creation, Dr. Henry Frankenstein falls under control of his former mentor, Dr. Pretorius, who insists the now-chastened doctor resume his experiments in creating new life. Meanwhile, the Monster remains on the run from those who wish to destroy him.
Bride of Frankenstein (1935, directed by James Whale) has a TOPICAL score of 76.7 - ranked 482 of the 6,776 films TOPICAL scores. It scores highest on critics and legacy & cult status, and lowest on cast. It won 0 awards from 1 nomination. Critics: 98% on Rotten Tomatoes · 9/10 critics' average · Metacritic 95. Audiences: TMDB 7.5/10 (1,152 ratings) · IMDb 7.8/10. Wikipedia covers it in 38 languages, and the Library of Congress chose it for the National Film Registry.
Why this score
Each bar: better than this % of the 6,776 films we score. How the score works.
- Critics98% on Rotten Tomatoes · 9/10 critics' average · Metacritic 95
- AudienceTMDB 7.5/10 (1,152 ratings) · IMDb 7.8/10
- Awards0 wins, 1 nomination
- ImpactWikipedia articles in 38 languages · National Film Registry
- Still read35,756 Wikipedia readers in the last 60 days
- Cult statusWikipedia mentions a cult following 1 time
Starring: Boris Karloff (actor #774), Colin Clive, Valerie Hobson, Ernest Thesiger
“Since its release Bride of Frankenstein's reputation has grown, and it is now frequently considered one of the greatest sequels ever made.”
Wikipedia · read the article - AI legacy read: 10/10