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Young Frankenstein
1974 106 min United States of America PG 16+
★8.3
Comedy
Director: Mel Brooks
🎭 Based on
«Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus»
byMary Shelley
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Description
A young neurosurgeon inherits the castle of his grandfather, the famous Dr. Victor von Frankenstein. In the castle he finds a funny hunchback, a pretty lab assistant and the elderly housekeeper. Young Frankenstein believes that the work of his grandfather was delusional, but when he discovers the book where the mad doctor described his reanimation experiment, he suddenly changes his mind.
Budget:
$2.8M
US Gross:
$86.27M
Worldwide:
$86.27M
Starring
Gene Wilder
Actor
Madeline Kahn
Actor
Marty Feldman
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Awards
Saturn Awards 1976
— Golden Scroll – Best Makeup
Saturn Awards 1976
— Golden Scroll – Best Horror Film
Saturn Awards 1976
— Golden Scroll – Best Director
Saturn Awards 1976
— Golden Scroll – Best Makeup
Saturn Awards 1976
— Golden Scroll – Best Horror Film
Golden Globe 1975
— Best Supporting Actress
Saturn Awards 1976
— Golden Scroll – Best Director
Saturn Awards 1976
— Golden Scroll – Best Supporting Actor
Saturn Awards 1976
— Golden Scroll – Best Production Design
Key opinion
Young Frankenstein is widely celebrated as a masterful and affectionate parody that successfully recaptures the gothic aesthetic of 1930s horror cinema. While a minority of viewers find the humor dated or the narrative structure loose, the film is largely revered for its sharp writing, iconic performances, and meticulous production design.
| Production | The production design, including the use of authentic 1930s sets and black-and-white cinematography, creates a convincing and elegant homage to classic Universal horror films. | |
| Acting | The ensemble cast, particularly Marty Feldman's portrayal of Igor, is consistently highlighted as a highlight of comedic performance. | |
| Screenplay | The film's screenplay is praised by most for its clever, enduring wit, though some critics argue it prioritizes individual comedic sketches over a cohesive or logical narrative. | |
| Acting | Gene Wilder's central performance is a point of contention: many find his portrayal to be a brilliant comedic anchor, while others feel his approach is overly hammy or irritating. | |
| Humor | The humor is polarizing; fans celebrate it as intelligent and iconic, whereas detractors find it vulgar, flat, or inaccessible to modern audiences unfamiliar with the source material. |