Frankenstein on screen

Mary Shelley's creation story has moved from the defining Universal film and its sequel to a later reworking centered on the intended bride's autonomy.

This map covers the related screen works currently supported by PlotGeeks, rather than every adaptation ever made.

1. Source book | 1818FrankensteinView book explainer →
2. 1931 | Feature filmFrankensteinAdapted from | James Whale

   The film reaches Shelley's novel through stage versions and makes the laboratory creation and fearful village pursuit its defining images.

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3. 1935 | Feature filmBride of FrankensteinContinues | James Whale

   The sequel develops the demand for a female companion and gives the created Bride only a brief, decisive response.

4. 2026 | Feature filmThe Bride!Remake of | Maggie Gyllenhaal

   The later film relocates the story to 1930s Chicago and gives the resurrected woman an independent life beyond her intended role.

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