Frankenstein (3/8) Movie CLIP - Meet the Monster (1931) HD

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CLIP DESCRIPTION:
Dr. Frankenstein (Colin Clive) demonstrates for Dr. Waldman (Edward Van Sloan) how the Monster (Boris Karloff) understands commands.
FILM DESCRIPTION:
Still regarded as the definitive film version of Mary Shelley's classic tale of tragedy and horror, Frankenstein made unknown character actor Boris Karloff a star and created a new icon of terror. Along with the highly successful Dracula, released earlier the same year, it launched Universal Studio's golden age of 1930s horror movies. The film's greatness stems less from its script than from the stark but moody atmosphere created by director James Whale; Herman Rosse's memorable set designs, particularly the fantastic watchtower laboratory, featuring electrical equipment designed by Kenneth Strickfaden; the creature's trademark look from makeup artist Jack Pierce, who required Karloff to don pounds of makeup and heavy asphalt shoes to create the monster's unique lurching gait; and Karloff's nuanced performance as the tormented and bewildered creature. Frankenstein was greeted with screams, moans, and fainting spells upon its initial release, obliging Universal to add a disclaimer in which Edward Van Sloan advises the faint of heart to leave the theater immediately. If they don't: "Well...we've warned you." Director James Whale was memorably embodied by Ian McKellen in the Oscar-winning 1998 biopic Gods and Monsters.
CREDITS:
TM & © Universal (1931)
Cast: Colin Clive, Boris Karloff, Edward Van Sloan
Director: James Whale
Producers: E.M. Asher, Carl Laemmle Jr.
Screenwriters: John L. Balderston, Robert Florey, Francis Edward Faragoh, Garrett Fort, Richard Schayer, John Russell, Peggy Webling, Mary Shelley
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[@jimvincent1831]

The section between ~1:20-2:45 of the Creature trying to grasp the sun is brilliant (those years Karloff spent in silent films paying off spectacularly)

[@jarrodbarkley9061]

The closeup of the monster's face never fails to scare the hell out of me.

[@66776970]

The monster's face didn't scare me.

[@jasminnemcdonald94A]

Never judge a Monster by its features. Deep down, he has a good heart.

[@Rd-cc8zu]

@@66776970 ye but imagine if you were standing next to Frankenstein

[@opale1572]

Cierto, a mí me ocurre lo mismo. Es impresionante.

[@jonowens460]

Sold me on all of it...

[@BillFarrell]

Karloff was a genius and a master at this role communicating not just the monster part but adding a touch of humanity

[@michaelloder5150]

Bill I could have not said that Better!!! Right on the point...

[@petbrook5939]

A singular piece of cinema history that will never be matched. The monsters silence is deafening.

[@tonypellock5326]

It IS horrifying. A monster, made from human remains, alive. The make up is so good, and the way it lurks…it’s hard to understand because it’s so iconic, but for a brief moment I can imagine the terror people felt watching this for the very first time in 1931. A masterpiece of horror.

[@MrRayopt]

My mother got a dose of that when her dad (my grandpa) gave her money to go see this movie in the theatre. She didn't really know what the movie was about. Freaked her out. Hahahahaha

[@audreyward-lynden8334]

I was reading through the comments and I read many kind things about William Henry Pratt AKA Boris Karloff. I’m related to him and it tears me up that people still cherish his talent as much as the family does.

[@I.G.S.A.N.A.G.M]

Did you meet him?

[@animateangus]

Boris Karloff gave the performance and Jack Pierce created the now iconic image of The Monster.

[@raptack_prod7016]

parce que je le vaut bien

[@lucasdavis1964]

One of the most beautiful pieces of drama ever committed to the the world of cinema!

[@kimnewland8735]

+Lucas Davis you are so right!

[@animateangus]

How Karloff never got an Oscar for this performance, I’ll never know.

[@aetubers6191]

Lucas Davis the 1994 version is way better!

[@pikapo16]

AETUBERS I disagree. The 1994 version, while it is a lot more faithful to the novel and has a talented cast, is no where near the same league as the 1931 classic

[@pikapo16]

Angus Lamont This is why I don't take the Oscars that seriously

[@TheBlackLodger]

The book is so sad and you feel very sorry for the monster in it. There's also no Igor and Frankenstein is not 'Doctor'.

[@ProfessionalSutton84]

The book is a great portrayal of how people judge to quick without any explanation. The book is one of the best books of all times

[@VaderTheWhite]

BODDENERGON There is no Igor in this film nor is Frankenstein a doctor.

[@SolidMike84]

No Igor here either, only Fritz.

[@hjrjmjsorianobassig2557]

His a scientist

[@raptack_prod7016]

tg gros

[@jacobchanza5484]

It's so stupid how nowadays people love to hate on old movies, heck there are people who can't stand watching films in black and white.

[@goldprime118]

They just don't know true horror

[@a.j.medialover]

My older sister happens to have the same problem. She can't even sit through a film from the 1980s, because the quality is "too blurry", and the effects are "too cheesy". Oh well, that's her opinion and point of view. I could at least watch the Jekyll & Hyde film from 1941 without any "super big" problems.

[@raptack_prod7016]

jul ca reste mieux

[@dr.robotico8500]

@@goldprime118 These guys are legends!

[@captcardinal7082]

I feel that way sometimes but the classics are still classics

[@mikegibson6013]

Favorite scene of all time. The creature being called "Herr Frankenstein" the unsteadyness as he reaches for.the light. Facial.expression.....gets no better than this scene for me.

[@premanadi]

Herr Frankenstein is the creator, not the creature.

[@markthompson8246]

The sound of his boots stumping the floor is kind of creepy, along with those quick closeups to the phase. The lack of music helps too. As for the light, I think the meaning of it is that the monster unconsciously wants to die, and therefore go to the light, but when the light is taken away from him is like his chance to truly die and be at peace is taken away from him, leaving him in his current state of misery, because he's neither dead or alive. :(

[@SpellboundWolf]

0:12 The sudden cut very close onto The Monster's face is an early form of what would later be known as a 'jumpscare'. Mr. Karloff is truly the star here with his effective physical acting.

[@Mellowcanuck33]

1:27 SOOOO MUCH expressed...with so little.

[@merringuthrie2587]

i cried. he wants a hug

[@kennethvillaplana9679]

It´s almost 100 years old but it´s better than most of the movies today. No music needed, no diaglog needed. Brilliant.

[@timdavis6748]

One of my favorite parts of the film. Even though the brain that was used was that apparently of someone violent the monster was calm. After the light open from the castle makes you think maybe the "Monster" knew what peace and maybe even Heaven was....?!

[@steveperry1344]

i can remember seeing this for the first time, i watched it through my fingers. still one of my favorites. the actor mr sloan giving the warning at beginning really made me scared. had a rubber monster mask as a kid. a great movie.

[@artisticalex1206]

God I love this movie so much. Boris Karloff and Colin Clive were awesome in this movie.

[@maurizioviera]

I feel so moved by the monster because maybe in him I see myself

[@raptack_prod7016]

t 'es deguelasse gros

[@crazykellywfo4240]

Me too, all my life I felt shunned and misunderstood. When all I really wanted, was to be loved.

[@UltimateThanos]

2:40 "Daddy, please open the window again. I can almost reach it!"

[@TheNextGeneration220]

Many viewers tend to forget that Frankenstein was the name of the mad doctor who brought the monster to life, not the monster himself. However, the monster DID actually have a name. His name was Oogie-Loogie.

[@RowdyBrian17]

i thought it was fluffytits mcgonad

[@mavismorely3305]

it was herman munster

[@leonardopenny690]

Doc Teeth igbyvyvyb

[@psmiddx2096]

True, Doc, but even Dr Frankenstein himself, in the clip above, says 'take care there, Frankenstein'.

[@snakes3425]

Most say the Monster was named Adam because in the book he calls himself "the Adam of your Labors" when he first meets his father

[@cleanshoelacesunderparis5472]

I think that once Karloff did this, he was set. Outstanding.

[@vinceleone3952]

This is such a fantastic scene.Unequaled cinematic perfection.Thank you for posting.

[@heidiherrendorfer3691]

Ich kenne Boris karloff seid meiner Kindheit , jetzt bin ich 64 Jahre alt und habe immer noch die schreckliche Angst die ich als Kind hatte , oft denke ich er sitz irgendwo rum und beobachtet mich , diese angst werde ich nie los

[@markfrancis1210]

Aaaaaaaaww, isn't he cute?!! *hugs the monster* hey there big guy!, I'm your friend!, *monster looks down at Me hugging him* Friend? *starts hugging Me back* Friend!! 😅😅

[@UltimateThanos]

Mark Francis He really is just a child looking to be loved. That’s part of his appeal.

[@h.calvert3165]

The great dream of my childhood! 😘

[@markfrancis1210]

@@UltimateThanos Are you kidding?, I LOVE FRANKENSTEIN'S MONSTER, and I'm not just talking about the monster portrayed by Karloff

[@pixlbit-designs-vfx]

At 1:55, this appears to be one of the moments that causes confusion between those who call the creature Frankenstein, and those who refer to it as just Frankenstein's monster.

[@premanadi]

Yes, some people don't seem to realize it's Dr Waldman speaking to Dr Frankenstein.

[@maxbeale8186]

Such an immortal scene…..

[@andrewthehope]

I love that faint heartbeat starting at 1:30. It really adds to the suspense and awe of the scene!

[@mikegibson6013]

First time I saw this film I was 5 yr old on "Shock Theater". I wasn't really scared, more like mesmerized. Couldn't believe there was a man playing the part. Make up was so good I thought he was real. The magic of cinema.

[@dawnfinch9935]

Absolute classics just right for Halloween

[@whatlifesabout9646]

2021 sure isn’t as simple as 1931 was.

[@alphastudiosfilms]

This is the latest Frankenstein movie: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIGTl51sraubn9U

[@randyacuna3248]

Lots of great actors have played the monster but, karloff to this day set the standard in a star making performance which can never be topped.

[@lewiskeenan2579]

Frankenstein's monster is the best creature

[@RSTI191]

Jack Pierce was the make up artist who created the Monster.

[@raymondsteen5316]

@@RSTI191 - And what helluva great job he has done too!!!

[@RSTI191]

Which is why I had The Monster tattooed on my left arm and will take him to my grave..

[@raymondsteen5316]

@@RSTI191 Say, why not if he's your favorite horror film character!

[@RSTI191]

See avatar

[@akaelhda8848]

i love these old moviesss..monsters are way better looking in this kind of movie style

[@JosieTyner-s7u]

The message of Frankenstein? WE, in our intolerance, hatred, fear...we are the monsters.,

[@angeltosome]

A child reaching out to his mother.

[@coralroper6876]

Come in, sit-he ought to be giving him a treat every time he obeys

[@bryanfrombuffalo7685]

His fashion sense spread to every band you see on tv

[@derekkinman7492]

Man that classic frankenstein movie is one of the films that are to be rebooted

[@riandraegon556]

No one will ever come close to Karloff in this role.

[@tina-lw9rr]

Back when the genius of horror had nothing to do with blood and gore. This is horror at its finest 🎬

[@oldspice051]

If I remember right, the monster was intelligent from the start in the book. But I don't mind this, because it's interesting seeing it experience things like light for the first time.

[@gcHK47]

That is true. In the book, the monster was very intelligent, self-aware, and capable of appreciating beauty when it first came to life. What is similar in book and this film is that the monster is an emotionally sensitive being that desires love and acceptance, almost like a child.

[@Moonwalkdefender]

2:40 10 year old me asking my mum if in can have some money for sweets

[@nickyact1]

Why do people think Frankenstein is the monster?

[@elephant35e]

I used to think that because everyone else called him that.

[@Bullhammer]

Victor Frankenstein is his "father", so I think the monster can be called Frankenstein too.

[@opustrek1]

+nickyact1 sort of like vincent furnier the alicer cooper bands singer,came to be known as alice cooper

[@Smithkakarot]

+nickyact1 From a certain point of view, the doctor _is_ the real monster here.

[@sgt7]

After reading the book I would conclude that Frankenstein (the guy who created the "monster") is the real evil in the story. He treated his creation with hate from the start purely because of its appearance. The "monster" started out virtuously and was impelled to violence by Frankenstein's (and the human race's) continual and unjust rejection of him.

[@BanAbdulhussain]

The novel is so interesting and amazing.

[@nowheregirl1585]

Holt shot this is scarier than I thought ?!?!!?!!

[@austinteutsch]

Jack Peirce's makeup job. A female wrote the book from which this movie was based and Karloff and Clive were perfectly cast in their roles. But he most amazing thing is this movie was made just 20 years after the very invention of movies themselves. Such a great movie achievement.

[@robrutt7129]

Lon Chaney is the only one to play the monster that didn’t make any sounds or speak other than Igor’s voice at the end of Ghost of Frankenstein and that still wasn’t Lon Chaney

[@michaellamb2964]

When Frankenstein was told to sit down, It reminded me of that scene from Young Frankenstein when he was on the titter toddler the little girl was flying through the bedroom window and landed on her bed

[@nitrateglow]

Victor was changed to Henry since the suits thought the name "Victor" too harsh and foreign-sounding for the public. Silly. Ah well, this is a damned good movie so why nitpick?

[@dianewilliams1125]

Brilliant acting!

[@lorenzobertone7753]

For me....the scariest monster in the world

[@alfredbernasek3912]

BORIS KARLOFF DAS BESTE FRANKENSTEINMONSTER ALLER ZEITEN

[@hjrjmjsorianobassig2557]

Its not a monster its a creature and I remmember this story, Mr. De laci is Agatha,Felix's father and when Agatha and Felix saw the creature they can see him in the outside its just because he's hideous, but their father can see him in the inside that he hasnt got a family but he has

[@matthewmccorkle3074]

Watching these movies now in 2023 it's more funny

[@Masterfailure-b7i]

The monsters we create

[@ponponpatapom]

M15+ low level violence horror theme

[@xdunitedfangaming2643]

I'm learning this in school it's creepy

[@awesomefrankensteindudedrf2277]

That's me right here walking and sitting

[@Jesusdelagarza]

THE MONSTER 👿💜🖤‼️.

[@kimcarothers2203]

Frankenstein monster

[@ashleeguzman519]

He is really easy to boss around

[@xcalibur1011]

see the short version of the color screen test for the 1931 movie of frankenstein starring boris koloff and ask universal studios to release digital color versions of their horror classic to finally be shown back to back in theaters to the movie audience. with the technology now available it a way overdue money maker for horror fans.

[@jeremiahshane69]

It is what it is.

[@carlosadrianriquelmearce7757]

The monster Milton club

[@davidsoulsby9728]

i remember watching this scene on youtube a while ago. but it had been edited with some classical music i havnt been able to find this .can you help.

[@merringuthrie2587]

i tried to read it but i couldn't figure it out

[@MichaelPait-w6r]

Chucky + Tiffany = True love !! |/:).

[@ThEmAnOnAmIsSiOn100]

In 1910 the very first person to appear as Frankenstein was actually a Woman.

[@MichaelPait-w6r]

an Officer and gentleman!! |/:).

[@micah2767]

I have :). Loved it!!

[@rosesyndrome2476]

I kept waiting for the Monster to say something, though I have no idea if he can speak or not. But honestly, if he can then I’m a little nervous to hear what he would sound like. I mean, he has the gaze of a dead man, so would he have a voice to match?

[@premanadi]

He can't speak in this movie, but he does in the sequel, Bride of Frankenstein, and he speaks non-stop in the original book. Karloff was very against having the creature speak, and argued against it with the director, James Whale (of both this and the sequel).

[@CephlonMayngrum]

0:20 this is why men should retain their seed.

[@jacquelineseay6774]

I like the old movies better

[@aqeeftaa6170]

Me too. I like the new ones but I prefer the old ones

[@benomorph02]

the movie fire but the Frankenstein haircut built like a bar code

[@CoolerTheTuber]

-1 drip fr

[@agenttheater5]

Always reaching for something......

[@jaceknowak7048]

Zdzisiek

[@redhots2333]

USA Watch the perimeter

[@cocosanel2627]

you know there are psychopats that look loke him??? i know one

[@marcdewey3848]

Karloff will alway's be the only Frankenstein monster no one else has even came close.

[@raymondsteen5316]

Well said as I agree with that one!!!

[@245-TRIOXIN]

Agustin Camejo No.

[@crashpal]

@ lawd no

[@ambroseburnside5764]

Glenn Strange enters chat.

[@dr.robotico8500]

@@raymondsteen5316 Stay spooky, Boris Karloff. Rest and scare in peace.

[@captcardinal7082]

This is such an iconic look for Frankenstein’s monster. It’s simple and doesn’t try to be flashy. He’s menacing just by being large and odd looking

[@mickeymousebiker1]

Mr. Karloff "said" more with just a few simple gestures than most actors of his time did after trying to master an entire script. Time will not bury this film. It denotes a great moral lesson.

[@kevinborgan8544]

Karloff’s portrayal was absolutely masterful. The way he carried himself, every motion gave you the impression the creature was intelligent and feeling, yet it was “off” at the same time.

[@danielclark241]

Man, how much simpler movies were then. No music, no over the top special effects, but yet they still pulled you in. Simple, yet bizarrely effective.

[@ramirezrem]

I guess you don't know what you are saying No music? Old movies have a lot piano songs No over the top special effects? For they time even a smoke was top special effect. Check the movies like Nosferatu (1922), The Invisible Man (1933) or The Dream (1911) they have tons of music and over the top special effects.

[@theofficialgreenkane9645]

@@ramirezrem He means this scene. In today's films, there is nothing like this specific scene as far as everything he listed.

[@101Volts]

@@ramirezrem There are also many movies from the 1930s -1940s that *don't* have much music when compared to movies today. We're also talking about "mood-making background music" here. Watch a lot of the Sherlock Holmes movies of the 30s - 40s, Bulldog Drummond, Mr. Moto, or Charlie Chan. Music is present, but it's often part of the plot ("Charlie Chan at the Opera,"* for one,) or it's due to the location in-film. It's not so frequent that there's tension-building music. A later example is "The Asphalt Jungle" from 1950, and the *only* music in the whole movie is in the title card sequence, end title card sequence, and *one* Jukebox scene. There isn't even any background music anywhere, at all. It's desolate, that's the tone of the movie - it's a "robbery gone wrong" movie. * Boris Karloff was in "Charlie Chan at the Opera," too. It's my favorite Charlie Chan movie from the Warner Oland as Charlie Chan era (1931 - 1938.) Why? Because it's a Charlie Chan movie, it has Boris Karloff in it, and Music is part of the story.

[@bladerunner9129]

2:40 I love this part. It’s so deep a gesture. I always viewed it as a desperate plea. The monsters way of saying “What have you done to me?” “Please”

[@PimpMasterT]

Finally watched this movie and knew nothing about the actual film. That part almost made me tear up. Love this movie so much.

[@suesmith3744]

Karloff made his monster terrifying but pitiful at the same time ... an amazing performance even today . 🧟‍♂️🧟‍♂️

[@jonowens460]

He really did...

[@Partnerfrance]

Boris Karloff was an absolute genius.

[@twain103]

Partnerfrance ONE of the best,Second ,ONLY to Lon Chaney.

[@oldaccount409]

twain103 bela Lugosi maybe

[@hugh2hoob668]

He was also the voice of the Grinch

[@suetaylor5159]

i am the great great great niece of Boriis if it wasn't for him we would have never been born 1000 s of relitives

[@raymondsteen5316]

I like both Boris Karloff & Lon Chaney Jr as the Frankenstein monster.

[@billgedeon4686]

Obviously the coat sleeves were shortened to make Karloff's arms look longer..One of the classic, compelling scenes in American film history..

[@raptack_prod7016]

derriere le bon la brute et le truant quand il court dans le cimetiere

[@EjRidenhour]

People don’t realize that this is the blueprint to zombie movies today if it wasn’t for that 17 year old girl writing the Frankenstein novel there wouldn’t be a zombie genre

[@jameskennedy4377]

Karloff is brilliant in these scenes. It's always been unclear just where and when the Universal Frankenstein films take place. Most of the people and places have German-sounding names but almost everyone speaks with English accents. At times, it looks like the events may be placed in the 18th century but at other points, characters use semi-modern devices like telephones and electrical equipment.

[@jameskennedy4377]

Good points. I've just always found it interesting that the films, which I love, contain so many inconsistencies.

[@brandonallen3808]

The book takes place in Geneva. I'm not sure if that helps.

[@nickthepick8043]

I like to think this was on purpose, to make the movie feel timeless. They did their work right.

[@WarhawkBeyond2040]

There have been many actors who have portrayed the monster but Boris Karloff will always be the only and only iconic Frankenstein. A true movie legend

[@marcdewey1242]

After playing the role three times,Karloff had to step down due to his age and health.

[@VoxTheUkrainianComrade]

De Niro>

[@shroomzed2947]

The part where we get those stilted close-ins on the monster’s face is brilliant and is done in such a genuinely eerie manner that is very rarely seen in any other movie. The dead silence, the basic shot just looking into his dead face, the bumps inward on the details on his face. Sometimes less is more and this is a great example.

[@tiffsaver]

This was the scene that scared the hell out of everybody, sending audience members running out of the theater, screaming. One woman actually sued Universal for trying to scare her to death! What I particularly liked about the Monster's entrance is when he first comes through the door, HE WALKS IN BACKWARDS!!! This has got to be the only time in film history when the star makes his grand entrance this way, I believe. Once he's inside, he slowly turns toward the camera, and the DP does an extreme close-up on Karloff's dead face, with truly horrifying results, even by today's standards.

[@lindaosika7648]

I agree. I saw this on Tv show called Shock Theatre. I was 8 years old and could not go to sleep that night. I saw him on every shadow on the wall.

[@Coopdog0108]

@@lindaosika7648 wow. very retable, this would literally give me shivers.

[@madamvaudelune3298]

And then the "monster" reaches for the sunlight. As a child I too was frightened. But the more I saw, the more I realized who the "monsters" were.

[@Bikewithlove]

You’re right - I never saw an entrance like that before. I never saw this movie. It seemed like a relic in the 80s when the horror genre was booming. Seeing it for the first time later in life, the first thing that comes to my mind is David Lynch in his prime, but without the constant ‘hat & cane’ intrusions that Roger Ebert not unjustifiably disapproved of. This scene isn’t ‘scary’ to me but it’s infinitely complex and profound. It’s as much about watching a man undergo a total transformation, as it is about the way we can become aware of our own rituals by searching imploringly for and encountering ourselves in the most unlikely of circumstances. I also can’t help but notice that there’s a clear and present sense of doom in the immorality of the resurrection of a soul for one’s personal gain. What makes the scene horrific in my view is the fact that the monster has to be abused to exist, and therefore exists to be abused.

[@KoshVader]

Really? I don't think he looks scary at all, I just think he looks really cute. He's a newborn.

[@letsfight1859]

These films have way better acting than today’s films because these movies relied on acting not CGI

[@MasterVideoStudios]

Tame now but Boris Karloff HORRIFIED people back then. Almost 100 years later still one of the greatest monsters ever, his performance is immortal!

[@princetopher]

When I first saw this scene I was seriously disturbed. It felt like watching a messed up documentary. Especially when this dead monster reaches to the sky as if to say: "I belong up there. I need to go back." 😢

[@RSTI191]

One of the greatest scenes ever filmed..

[@paul-t-geist4245]

William Henry Pratt aka Boris Karloff,the one and only Frankenstein monster.

[@raymondsteen5316]

Paul-T-Geist - Can't & won't argue with that one what so ever.... Well said!!!!