Director James Whale’s sequel deepens the philosophy as well as the terror established in Frankenstein (1931). When the monster learns language and compassion from a kindly blind man, its need for companionship is also awakened, leading the monster to confront its creator. Boris Karloff and many of the original cast return in this sprawling and epic second installment, which makes liberal use of religious imagery.
—Tyler Petty
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