Frankenstein (1931)

The Dreadful and the Reel · Oct 29, 2026 · 1h 34m

Back for more? This episode, we’re talking about our first movie of the series, James Whale’s 1931 feature, Frankenstein. We discuss the complexities of Frankenstein & his monster, power dynamics, gender & sexuality, historical context, creation & destruction, what even is a burgermeister anyway, and more.

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Credits:

Host: Andrew Whelan https://letterboxd.com/andrew_whelan/

Host: Emily Annesley https://letterboxd.com/eannes94/

Editor: Han Evans https://letterboxd.com/forhevansake/

Theme & Cover Art: Will LaPorte https://letterboxd.com/walaprat/…