The BRIDE of FRANKENSTEIN (1935) Review | A God of Monsters 

"We belong dead". Underrated one liner before the kill.

Fun Fact: Elsa Lanchester said that her spitting, hissing performance as the bride was inspired by the swans in Regent's Park, London. "They're really very nasty creatures," she said.

Great movie...some notes: she's the only universal monster that never killed anyone, the original ending had doctor f dying and you can still see him in the destruction scene, and "septimus Pretorius" means "the royal seven" in latin, ie the 7 deadly sins. And Elsa is dead sexy cute!!

I would have loved a Saturday morning cartoon called The New adventures of Frankenstein. Of course, it would eventually be ruined when they gave him a cute little sidekick called Frankie Doo.

The night that Frankenstein was created was recounted by Ken Russell in the 1986 movie Gothic.

Owls often haunt desolate places like old buildings that are abandoned, dilapidated or even burned out.

"To a new world of Gods and Monsters."

A dark and stormy night. Real Snoopy weather.

This is my second favorite Universal Monster movie. Elsa Lancaster was great as the Bride. Boris Karloff was superb as the Frankenstein monster.

I think my dad and I did this as a double feature with the original. Such a classic and easily the finest Universal sequel ever made. The Bride’s look is a classic design and I like Elsa Lanchester having the double role of Mary Shelley and the Bride; I wonder if it was a bit of inspiration for the ‘94 film with Helena Bonham Carter’s Elizabeth being made the Creature’s Bride (yeah not really a dual role, but still)

And when the monster kills carl, he throws him off the castle...KARLOFF throws CARL OFF!! Lol😂

As a kid in the 70's, I remember waiting all year to see this on TV hosted by the great Sammy Terry out of Indianapolis! Simple, but cooler times!

I'm not going to lie to you. When she looked at him and scream I busted out laughing. That did not go as planned.

Elsa Lancaster was the first Goth Girl. I have a doll of her. Great review. I hope you review my other favorite universal horror film, The invisible man soon.

Fun fact: although the bride's hair appears to be black hair, the actual wig was red haired.

This movie made me feel so bad for the monster he’s seen as an abomination to god science and society and the one person that is literally made for him wants nothing to do with him. Someone give this guy a hug 🧟‍♂️😢

I absolutely adore Elsa Lanchester and she's certainly a looker. Bride of Frankenstein is my all-time favorite horror film.

I always shake my head when I see couples with Monster & Bride merch. Like, y’all do know that didn’t end well right?

Opening with a 'my one weakness' joke lets me know you are a Real One. 10/10 fricheks

Elsa Lanchester is fantastic as Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley/The Monster's Mate.😀👍

Love Universal Horror month. Nice job Doc. I loved that Marvel kept the “Universal” feel with Werewolf By Night and really wish they’d try the same thing remaking or doing sequels to the classics. Keep the classic gothic black and white esthetic but modernize the violence and stories. Seeing the beginning of “Renfield” with the old tyme flashbacks shows it can be done.

That hand flick at 19:55 as iconic as her hair ! I live !

My fav part of this movie is the two scientists alternate approaches to creating life. Fascinating stuff.

This was my favorite universal monster movie! Suddenly From Beyond makes much more sense. Pretorius in that film was a decadent perv that died with his broken machine and hubris.

The staying power of the Universal Horror films is that, with the exception of Dracula, they're largely tragedies and the true monsters in all of them are actually "normal" humans.

This is such a weirdly beautiful film. Very happy to see you cover it

I wonder if Dr. Wolfula has ever seen the show Svengoolie

Great movie! I agree with pretty much everyone when I say this movie is better than the first.

Not just one of the best sequels, its a classic that stands on its own

Great review doc . i love these old original black n white monster movies

1:20 Frankie smoking makes him kinda cool

I'm loving this series of videos so much! I'm going to be very sad when you stop posting them. I imagine you'll bring it back every summer, but I will have a hard time waiting until then. Not enough RU-vidrs cover these old films. And you are doing an amazing job. As usual.

Great review! Loved Juneiversal with you!

19:55 i always loved his Pose, like he is announcing a cabaret-Number

Dr. Wolfula is a God amongst monsters

The impressive thing about this movie is how crazy weird it is. A mainstream horror classic from the 30s, and it's more out there than almost anything not A24 in modern cinema

i want all tv's to have an app that will make it look like you're watching your tv at 3 am on a uhf channel!

....and their fuck-buddy Lord Byron. 😂 You kill me Doc

Even though I still prefer the original Frankenstein, I do understand why most people consider The Bride Whale's true masterpiece.

The Bride of Frankenstein is one of the BEST sequels EVER!!! Everything about this film is amazing!! The cast, score, the look, everything! Karloff brings his best as the monster! Elsa Lanchester is the one and only real Bride of Frankenstein! Colin Clive as the doctor never disappoints. But the best actor of all who steals the movie for me was Ernest Thesiger! Him as the evil scientist was both insane and incredible! Possibly my favorite evil made scientist! The other Frankenstein sequels were good too, but not as good as this one! Even if you don't like "black and white" horror movies, you can't ignore The Bride of Frankenstein! It's a must watch! One of the BEST films to ever exist! That's not a opinion, that's a FACT!

Dr. Wolfula VO: ...pushing the boundaries... On-screen: The Monster pushing a statue over (1:58-1:59)

2 more fun facts: una oconnor- the screeching maid- also has a dual role, she's the maid with the dogs at the beginning in the mary shelly scene. 2, next time you watch note that when someone comes to life someone else dies- the monster, doctor, and bride❤

Hate you, father For you have sinned Why did you lord Let this life begin? I'm not your savior I'm not your son A forgotten boy Abandoned creation With these final words I pull the switch We turn to dust (dust to dust) My name is like the kiss of death And we embrace (we turn to dust) With these final words I pull the switch We turn to dust (dust to dust) My name is like the kiss of death And we embrace we turn to dust Turn to dust Ooh, oh Mother, father, you've answered me Your soulless son, your thing that should not be A brilliant people, upon to doubt You gave me life, but took the soul away With these final words I pull the switch We turn to dust (dust to dust) My name is like the kiss of death And we embrace (we turn to dust) With these final words I pull the switch We turn to dust (dust to dust) My name is like the kiss of death Ashes to ashes, dust to dust Dust to dust Now, we we belong dead We belong dead, we belong dead We belong

I vastly prefer this one over the original. It’s got the gothic atmosphere, great pacing, character and a fun campy tone. Just loved it! Could easily rewatch it.

Elsa Lanchester also played Willards Mother in the classic "Willard."

This is the movie review I’ve ever seen. For real it’s funny as hell 🔥 Please follow this up with Mel Brooks ‘Young Frankenstein’

Next June, sounds like it will be Son of Juniversal Horror month with your upcoming reviews of Son Of Frankenstien, and Son Of Dracula.

I agree Doctor, when I saw this again about a year ago I thought Elsa lanchester is cute and very attractive playing Mary Shelley. She was the wife of Hollywood actor Charles loughton. The scene between the monster and the blind man was so sad, how they thanked god for bringing them together to become friends because they are so lonely. The scene fades out to a cross hanging above the bed that seems to glow slightly. James whale decided he didn't want that in the scene as he didn't want to be too religious. But the editor disagreed saying that it was very powerful and emotional and it should stay in. James whale ordered it be taken out, but the editor lied to him and by the time Whale saw the first complete version of the movie it was too late. So we have the editor to thank for that last brilliant moment in that scene.

Greetings!

Sometimes I really really wish you do a team up with svengoolie. Your awesome.

No question BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN is a great film, but I won't jump on the bandwagon that calls it the 'greatest' of the Universal horrors. For me, that designation is reserved for DRACULA, which is genuinely eerie and dreamlike. BRIDE is a bit too heavy on humor and religious symbolism.

Everytime i see one of your videos it brings me right back into that Halloween spirit. And then the video ends and i remember its summer smh

hello doctor

Happy Sailor Moon Day.

Glad to see this movie spotlighted. I love this movie.

The wife of Frankenstein has had many names. Her most common names are Phoebe Munster or Lilly Munster.

Somehow this is both my favorite Universal film, and the one I find the most disappointing. Only because the Bride is in the film for five whole seconds before the castle blows up. It's a grievous misuse of a talent like Lanchester.

Hope next yrar you do Son if Frankenstein. A step down from Bride BUT a very fun film.

One of my biggest favorites--not just horror, but out of any movie ever!

The Bride of Epstein. I saw what you did there😄

This movie completely surpasses any current "romance" movie.😎

The Bride of the Stay Puff Marchmallow Man.

I watched this movie for the first time last year and I must admit Bride of Frankenstein is definitely better than the first and still holds up after all these years, great review doc

At this stage in your time on RU-vid you could take it easy with run of the mill synopsis' but instead you deliver brilliant retrospectives full of amazing details

Awesome upload doc you filthy animal

Great review Doc

Good thing they didn't have social media back in those days be Shestien would've left him ole Frankie for a Tinder date.😅😅😅

Excellent.

What a wonderful review of a Wonderful Horror movie Classic!😉☮️

me, seeing Mary Shelley: she looks like the Bride. Dr. Wolfula: explains why the two women look alike (2:21-2:22 and 3:53-4:55)p, respectively)

The black humor in the film made this stand out. It's a shame we only got to see The Bride for 4 minutes but what an epic 4 minutes!

Interesting...bottom 5 Universal monster movie for me and bottom Frankenstein. Awesome vid

Seen this once. It's nuts! Gloriously nuts!

Thank you doctor with enough for children Frankenstein 🙏🏿🤣🤣

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Please do a young frankenstein

?young Liberace? i know it _isn't_, but it kinda looks like him. (1:27-1:31)

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Thank you Doctor wolf for sharing the invisible Man 😁🤤

Yes!!!! Finally!!!! 🎃🎃🎃

The sets on this movie are my favorite

Reefer was the monsters weakness? Mine too! 🎃🔥🕯️Puff puff pass my...FRIEND!

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My favorite of all Universal Monster Movies. Also, one of my top favorite films period. Poor Frankie got friendzoned.

The Bride has more 80’s hair spray than every Mallrats and Hair Metal bands in the whole 80’s lol. I’d actually love a modern remake of Bride, shes an interesting villain that deserves more screen time

Elsa looks absolutely stunning as Mary Shelly but more as the Bride.

What a great moive!

Pretorius? From beyond!!!! Humunklie? No no something is coming......i must see more!!! More than ....oh nevermind.....i love Mr combs flicks.

Love you doc

I love this movie, I don't know why. It's very cheesey but the look of the film surpasses the first. It's just dripping in style. I mean just look at the Monster Bride's costume, it's the simplest Goth Bride's wedding gown. It is funny that the most accurate film adaptation of the book is the Kenneth Branagh's movie, and even that couldn't help but actually put in the Bride of the monster into the ending, surely as an homage to this movie.

My absolute favorite one

Quite the tribute to the universal collection so far, dr. You've been harsh, but fair.

Nice.

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WE BELONG DEAD!

if the creature's name isn't Frankenstein then who is the groom to the bride?

I read the book and Frankenstein did actually craft the Bride, but before he gave her life he tore her to pieces in front of his original monster. My gripe is this; WHY DID YOU GIVE HER OVARIES, YOU STUPID STUPID FOOL?!?!

You movie is pretty good is color.

Five Nights at Freddy’s coming October 27

Both the original and bride needed more scenes with Dwight Frye, a great actor. HE added so much to both films in his limited scenes. 😵‍💫