If the upcoming release of horror/comedy Lisa Frankenstein and the recent critical success of Poor Things has taught audiences anything, it’s that there’s still a lot of material to be mined from one of the richest texts ever written, Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus. Those two films are the latest in a long line of cinematic adaptations inspired by Shelley’s groundbreaking novel.Over two centuries since Shelley first penned her tale of reanimated corpses and moral dilemmas, the character of Frankenstein’s Monster has achieved cult-like status, often rivaling other iconic horror creatures like Dracula and Wolfman. From profound explorations of scientific ethics to satirical takes on the consequences of playing God, Frankenstein has provided fertile ground upon which dozens of filmmakers have explored its many themes, even if some of those films weren’t always overt adaptations.At its core, The Rocky Horror Picture Show paid homage to Frankenstein through its portrayal of Dr. Frank-N-Furter, a cross-dressing mad scientist whose creation, Rocky, echoed the original’s themes of reanimation and scientific ambition. Despite its stagy adaptation and unconventional tone, The Rocky Horror Picture Show remains a revolutionary and entertaining homage to Shelley’s unforgettable tale.
If the upcoming release of horror/comedy Lisa Frankenstein and the recent critical success of Poor Things has taught audiences anything, it’s that there’s still a lot of material to be mined from one of the richest texts ever written, Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus. Those two films are the latest in a long line of cinematic adaptations inspired by Shelley’s groundbreaking novel.
Over two centuries since Shelley first penned her tale of reanimated corpses and moral dilemmas, the character of Frankenstein’s Monster has achieved cult-like status, often rivaling other iconic horror creatures like Dracula and Wolfman. From profound explorations of scientific ethics to satirical takes on the consequences of playing God, Frankenstein has provided fertile ground upon which dozens of filmmakers have explored its many themes, even if some of those films weren’t always overt adaptations.
At its core, The Rocky Horror Picture Show paid homage to Frankenstein through its portrayal of Dr. Frank-N-Furter, a cross-dressing mad scientist whose creation, Rocky, echoed the original’s themes of reanimation and scientific ambition. Despite its stagy adaptation and unconventional tone, The Rocky Horror Picture Show remains a revolutionary and entertaining homage to Shelley’s unforgettable tale.
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