Wednesday, September 4, 2013
The End of the Universal Frankenstein Series
By the mid-1940s the Universal Monsters were relegated to mash-ups with 5 (count 'em 5) horrors for the price of one. In 1948 the final stake was driven into the heart of the franchise with "Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein." This last one is actually a pretty good comedy with high production values; a fitting, if unlikely, close to the series of 8 films featuring the Frankenstein Monster.
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Abbot and Costello bring more great memories for me! I miss this timeless era of enchanted love, suspense, thrillers and laughter that did not use sex, blood or graphic violence. Less is better! Body language and comedy that is felt, and acted out is so much funnier!!! To some the acting in these "Monster" movies is bad as they compare it to today's computer enhanced performances; to me these actors were masters at using their performances to captivate their audiences. Loved them!
ReplyDeleteAngelica, I agree with you, I am not a fan of modern day horror movies. The earlier horror films are more entertaining and leaves you imagination to lead you.
ReplyDeleteMaybe by 1948 the Frankenstein movies seemed comical to the audiences when they looked back on them. Putting Abbott and Costello into a Frankenstein movie put the series into context for many viewers.
ReplyDeleteThe original Frankenstein movies do not seem like horror movies. They are sort of comical. I am sure when they were originally released the audience considered them frightening as this is all they knew.
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