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REVIEW: Birth/Rebirth Delivers an Effective Twist on the Frankenstein Story

Birth/Rebirth is a twisted story about motherhood, with two seemingly opposite protagonists who are both invested in a little girl's resurrection.

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Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein Producer Teases a 'Deeply Emotional' Adaptation

Producer J. Miles Dale says Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein movie will be just as "deeply emotional" as Mary Shelley's novel.

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10 Marvel Heroes The MCU Can't Touch

The MCU has made great use of Marvel Comics heroes, but champions like Team America, Conan, Bug, and NFL Superpro will never grace the silver screen.

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10 Movies That Put a Bizarre Spin on Classic Monsters

Universal turned its monsters into icons. However, movies like Bubba Ho-Tep didn't waste time putting bizarre spins on classic stories.

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10 Best Black and White Monster Movies

Black-and-white movies like The Wolf Man and Nosferatu continue to influence the monster movie genre with masterful imagery and storytelling.

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REVIEW: The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster Creatively Updates Frankenstein

At its best, The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster uses its horror elements to highlight and expand on the social issues its characters face.

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A Surprising Actor Remains Frankenstein's Most Accurate-Looking Monster

There are many versions of Frankenstein, and the monster looks different in each. But the most book-accurate version comes from a surprising actor.

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Frankenstein's Most Faithful Adaptation Isn't the Monster's Best Movie

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein has plenty of movie adaptations, and while none are perfect, the most loyal version is 1994's Mary Shelley's Frankenstein.

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10 Best Movies From The 1930s

The 1930s were a time of endless cinematic innovation, and many films of the era remain beloved staples to this day.

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Universal's Frankenstein Featured Boris Karloff's Greatest Regret

1931's Frankenstein was a tragedy disguised as a horror film. But the movie's most tragic death was also Boris Karloff's biggest regret.

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Andrew Garfield, Mia Goth, Oscar Isaac Tapped for Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein

Oscar Isaac, Andrew Garfield and Mia Goth are being eyed for starring roles in Guillermo del Toro's upcoming adaptation of Frankenstein.

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M3gan And 9 Other Game-Changing Retellings Of Frankenstein

After the release of 2023's evil doll horror movie, M3GAN, fans may look to other fun adaptations of the classic Frankenstein tale.

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10 Great Movies Where The Monster Is The Protagonist

Like Hellboy and Godzilla, some amazing films stand out by having monsters, outcasts, or antagonists take lead roles.

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The 10 Best Simpsons Treehouse Of Horror Parodies, Ranked

These Treehouse of Horror segments are The Simpsons' best horror parodies.

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Ian McKellen Gave His Greatest Performance as a Horror Movie Legend

Though best known for fan-friendly roles like Gandalf and Magneto, Sir Ian McKellen's best onscreen performance came as the director of Frankenstein.

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10 Best Comic Adaptations Based On Classic Books, Ranked

Often enhancing the source material, some of the best comics adapt beloved and notable classics for newer audiences.

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How the Bride of Frankenstein Became a Feminist Icon Against All Odds

The Bride of Frankenstein introduced an icon with a criminally short appearance. Since then, The Bride has become a feminist icon.

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10 Weirdest Frankenstein Movies

These movies go beyond the boundaries of typical weirdness in a Frankenstein story.

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10 Weirdest Versions of Frankenstein In Comics

Alternate versions of the famous Frankenstein monster created by Mary Shelley have appeared in many comic books over the years.

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How Universal's Monster Movies Retroactively Changed the Source Material

Universal's monster movies redefined horror cinema. As time went on, they also changed the way audiences read the books that inspired these films.

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