Frankenstein

Title: Frankenstein
Genre: Horror, Science Fiction, Drama

Story Overview:
“Frankenstein” is a classic story, originally written by Mary Shelley in 1818, and adapted into several movies. The story explores themes of ambition, isolation, and the consequences of playing God.

The movie follows Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but obsessive scientist who becomes fascinated with the idea of creating life. Driven by curiosity and ambition, he assembles a creature from body parts of the dead and brings it to life using scientific experiments. However, the creature—often referred to as Frankenstein’s Monster—is hideous and terrifying to everyone who sees him, including Victor.

Initially, the monster is innocent and longs for love, acceptance, and companionship. He tries to interact with humans but is constantly rejected and feared because of his appearance. This rejection fuels his loneliness and growing anger toward Victor, who abandoned him after giving him life.

As the story unfolds, the creature seeks revenge on Victor by harming those close to him. Tragedy ensues as both creator and creation are caught in a cycle of suffering, guilt, and despair. The narrative raises deep moral and ethical questions about human responsibility, the pursuit of knowledge, and the consequences of defying natural laws.

Key Themes:

• Human ambition vs. morality: The dangers of trying to play God.
• Isolation and loneliness: Both Victor and the monster suffer due to emotional isolation.
• Acceptance and prejudice: Society’s fear of the unknown leads to the monster’s misery.
• Revenge and consequences: Actions have moral repercussions.

Significance:
Frankenstein has become an iconic story in horror and science fiction. The movie adaptations often focus on the horror of the monster, the moral lessons of science gone wrong, and the tragic consequences of Victor’s obsession.