Frankenstein Movies That Aren't Actually About Frankenstein (Ranker)
"When young Mary Shelley sat down along the shores of Lake Geneva in Switzerland and composed 'Frankenstein'; or, 'The Modern Prometheus,' she sparked the imaginations of readers all over the world with her tale of reanimated bodies, mad inventors, and lonely, outcast monsters. In film, different Frankenstein movies either remain loyal to this source material or veer off course, analogous to Shelley's novel only through themes or characters. When directors take liberties with famous narratives, the results can be mixed. The movies on this list, however, have managed to create compelling, unique stories while incorporating varying levels of influence from Shelley's seminal work. Spanning genres, decades, and styles, these films are a testament to the lasting significance of Frankenstein's monster and the scientist who created him, Victor Frankenstein." - ranker.com
avg. score: 8 of 16 (49%)
required scores: 1, 4, 6, 9, 11
