Frankenstein
noun
Fran·ken·stein
ˈfraŋ-kən-ˌstīn 
also -ˌstēn
1
a
: the title character in Mary W. Shelley's novel Frankenstein who creates a monster that ruins his life
b
: a monster in the shape of a man especially in popularized versions of the Frankenstein story
2
: a monstrous creation
especially
: a work or agency that ruins its originator
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Adding to the fun, the film is narrated by Boris Karloff — best known for playing Frankenstein’s monster.
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Janey Tracey, EW.com, 29 Nov. 2024
Grab a one-sheet to play a scavenger hunt and find characters like The Joker, The Cat in the Hat, Frankenstein’s monster, The Incredible Hulk, Wonder Woman and others all hiding in plain sight.
—John Coffren, Baltimore Sun, 27 Nov. 2024
Even before his Superman breakthrough, Chilvers had worked on special effects for such offbeat, often countercultural 1970s fare as 200 Motels, Frankenstein: The True Story, Tommy, The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Lisztomania.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
Christopher starred as all three of those characters—while Cushing played Van Helsing and Dr. Frankenstein, among others.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Janey Tracey, EW.com, 29 Nov. 2024
Grab a one-sheet to play a scavenger hunt and find characters like The Joker, The Cat in the Hat, Frankenstein’s monster, The Incredible Hulk, Wonder Woman and others all hiding in plain sight.
—John Coffren, Baltimore Sun, 27 Nov. 2024
Even before his Superman breakthrough, Chilvers had worked on special effects for such offbeat, often countercultural 1970s fare as 200 Motels, Frankenstein: The True Story, Tommy, The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Lisztomania.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
Christopher starred as all three of those characters—while Cushing played Van Helsing and Dr. Frankenstein, among others.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Frankenstein.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Frankenstein. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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