How Frankenstein Became a Modern Myth

Frankenstein has transformed massively over time, going from a troubled scientist in Mary Shelley’s original novel to the groaning green beast we know today. But how did this happen? Today, I analyze major adaptations of Frankenstein--from Universal's 1931 film, to Young Frankenstein to Frankenweenie in order to trace this novel's journey to becoming a modern myth. *Support me on Patreon:* https://patreon.com/user?u=83474753 This video’s sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ChIZDL0wGj6vQeCGeDIM20jasUj7afLyKWRAVRNmDAw/edit?usp=drive_link Frankenstein Art by John Coulthart. Donate to my tip jar: https://ko-fi.com/parttimehobbit12870 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jess_of_the_shire/ Contact me: [email protected] Music by Epidemic Sound. Check out my referral link here: https://share.epidemicsound.com/yz6hu0 0:00 Introduction 6:22 Frankenstein or The Modern Prometheus 38:05 Prometheus Bound 43:21 Frankenstein (1910) 44:50 Frankenstein (1931) 51:14 The Curse of Frankenstein 53:31 Young Frankenstein 58:25 Mary Shelley's Frankenstein 1:00:41 Frankenweenie 1:04:39 Conclusion