Frankenstein has thrilled and riled us for generations, but die‑hard fans of the gothic novel still wince at how many loose adaptations miss Shelley’s pulse. Wondering what we mean? Sink your teeth into this nuts‑and‑bolts breakdown, a jolting little video that might just shock you with a few grisly facts.
Juliet Reads brings you a stitched‑together guide to all things Franken. This video digs into the messy, fascinating history of Frankenstein’s loose adaptations, from the stage-play roots that gifted cinema a hunchbacked lab assistant and a mute Monster, to decades of filmmakers cherry‑picking (and mangling) Mary Shelley’s big ideas. Light your candles, lock the lab door, and hit play below. Here is “Why Are Frankenstein’s Adaptations Never Faithful?” Enjoy…
