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Frankenstein
Frankenstein is a literary and cultural franchise centred on Mary Shelley’s groundbreaking 1818 novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus.
Widely regarded as one of the first science fiction novels, the story follows the ambitious scientist Victor Frankenstein, whose attempt to create life results in a tragic and misunderstood creature. Shelley’s novel has inspired countless adaptations across film, television, theatre, literature and popular culture, making Frankenstein’s monster one of the most recognisable figures in horror history.
Landmark interpretations include Universal Pictures’ Frankenstein (1931) starring Boris Karloff, Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein (1974), Kenneth Branagh’s Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein (1994) and Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein (2025). The story continues to resonate through its exploration of scientific ambition, ethics, alienation and humanity.
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Frankenstein is a literary and film franchise based on Mary Shelley's 1818 novel about scientist Victor Frankenstein and the creature he brings to life through an experimental scientific process.
Frankenstein was written by English novelist Mary Shelley and first published anonymously in 1818. It is widely considered one of the founding works of modern science fiction.
No. In Mary Shelley's novel, Frankenstein is the surname of the scientist, Victor Frankenstein. The creature itself is never given a personal name, although it is commonly referred to as "Frankenstein's monster."