LogFAQs > #912356636

LurkerFAQs, Active DB, DB1, DB2, DB3, Database 4 ( 07.23.2018-12.31.2018 ), DB5, DB6, DB7, DB8, DB9, DB10, DB11, DB12, Clear

Topic List	Page List: 1
Topic	Snake Ranks Anything Horror Related Vol. 3 RANKINGS
Snake5555555555 11/13/18 7:38:35 PM #330:	8. Frankenstein's Monster (Frankenstein) (26.5 points) Nominated by: Anagram (0/6 remaining) https://imgur.com/gallery/I9lI3Yh Importance: 10 Fear: 8 Snake: 8.5 Some might say he's the original horror monster. Sure, there's always been folklore over vampires, werewolves, demons, and devils, but this creature given life from the pursuit of hubris and ambition is arguably the first to be tangible, well-known, and widely adapted. In the novel, the monster is considered grotesque and hideous, yet contrary to many future portrayals, articulate, emotional, and even a quick learner. It's also important to note that he's never called a "monster" but what he's called instead feels worse, ranging "thing" to "wretch"; he's most commonly referred to as "the creature" in many literary discussions however. Intriguingly he names himself Adam, thus comparing his creator Victor to God. The story of the creature is one of tragedy, and he fluctuates constantly between hero and villain, taking lives but only out of necessity and for survival's sake. The creature tries to find a family of his own but every time he's driven out by the hateful humans who just don't understand him. He eventually seeks revenge on Frankenstein, but upon discovering of his creator's perishing, vows to destroy himself. The story of the creature is relatable, and we all go through similar journeys in our own life and it doesn't always end happily either. Easily the most recognizable version of the creature ever is Boris Karloff's magnificent performance, in 1931's Frankenstein, directed by James Whale. This performance gave us the classic image of the monster (and really credited here as "the monster" by the way), with an all black ensemble, cobbled together from various body parts and brought to life with electricity, janky, uncoordinated movement, very little speech capabilities, bolts in the neck, and a tendency for violence (due to the use of an abnormal brain). This performance is the one nearly every adaptation since mimics in some way or another, and has been oft parodied, most famously in Young Frankenstein. There's practically no other visage as iconic in horror as Karloff's monster. However, there's one portrayal superior to Karloff: Rory Kinnear in Penny Dreadful, which nails the melancholy and intelligence of Shelley's original creation. It's essential viewing for fans of the creature and the original story. Whatever your preferred portrayal is, there's no denying the creature's place in pop culture history. Nearly every sci-fi monster since is indebted to Mary Shelley and her famous creation, and like I've reiterated several times, it's the type of horror that's able to bring us much in touch with our own humanity. --- If the suspense doesn't kill you, something else will! http://tinyurl.com/zqwzc9a - https://i.imgtc.com/3qwvxhc.jpg <cite>Snake5555555555 posted [p:912356636] in Snake Rank... [t:77057251]...</cite> <quote>8. Frankenstein's Monster (Frankenstein) (26.5 points) Nominated by: Anagram (0/6 remaining) https://imgur.com/gallery/I9lI3Yh Importance: 10 Fear: 8 Snake: 8.5 Some might say he's the original horror monster. Sure, there's always been folklore over vampires, werewolves, demons, and devils, but this creature given life from the pursuit of hubris and ambition is arguably the first to be tangible, well-known, and widely adapted. In the novel, the monster is considered grotesque and hideous, yet contrary to many future portrayals, articulate, emotional, and even a quick learner. It's also important to note that he's never called a "monster" but what he's called instead feels worse, ranging "thing" to "wretch"; he's most commonly referred to as "the creature" in many literary discussions however. Intriguingly he names himself Adam, thus comparing his creator Victor to God. The story of the creature is one of tragedy, and he fluctuates constantly between hero and villain, taking lives but only out of necessity and for survival's sake. The creature tries to find a family of his own but every time he's driven out by the hateful humans who just don't understand him. He eventually seeks revenge on Frankenstein, but upon discovering of his creator's perishing, vows to destroy himself. The story of the creature is relatable, and we all go through similar journeys in our own life and it doesn't always end happily either. Easily the most recognizable version of the creature ever is Boris Karloff's magnificent performance, in 1931's Frankenstein, directed by James Whale. This performance gave us the classic image of the monster (and really credited here as "the monster" by the way), with an all black ensemble, cobbled together from various body parts and brought to life with electricity, janky, uncoordinated movement, very little speech capabilities, bolts in the neck, and a tendency for violence (due to the use of an abnormal brain). This performance is the one nearly every adaptation since mimics in some way or another, and has been oft parodied, most famously in Young Frankenstein. There's practically no other visage as iconic in horror as Karloff's monster. However, there's one portrayal superior to Karloff: Rory Kinnear in Penny Dreadful, which nails the melancholy and intelligence of Shelley's original creation. It's essential viewing for fans of the creature and the original story. Whatever your preferred portrayal is, there's no denying the creature's place in pop culture history. Nearly every sci-fi monster since is indebted to Mary Shelley and her famous creation, and like I've reiterated several times, it's the type of horror that's able to bring us much in touch with our own humanity. --- If the suspense doesn't kill you, something else will! http://tinyurl.com/zqwzc9a - https://i.imgtc.com/3qwvxhc.jpg</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Topic List	Page List: 1