316: Frankenstein (1931)
316: Frankenstein (1931)
This week we’re unpacking the timeless classic Frankenstein (1931). We dissect its influence on the horror genre, analyze its themes of soc…
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316: Frankenstein (1931)
February 02, 2024

316: Frankenstein (1931)

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This week we’re unpacking the timeless classic Frankenstein (1931). We dissect its influence on the horror genre, analyze its themes of societal rejection, and unpack its key differences to the original novel. This episode contains spoilers,...

This week we’re unpacking the timeless classic Frankenstein (1931). We dissect its influence on the horror genre, analyze its themes of societal rejection, and unpack its key differences to the original novel. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 33:02.


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Frankenstein (1931)

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