Frankenstein (1931)
Drama, Horror, Science Fiction
91Kernel Score — Universal Acclaim, 0 reviews
The Kernel take
A Metascore of 91 on a budget of just $0.291M that's grossed $12M worldwide suggests critics were far more generous than the box office—a 41-fold return that underscores how Universal's creature features built their empire on critical goodwill more than contemporary ticket sales.
Director track record: James Whale
Frankenstein (91) sits just above James Whale's own 90-point average across his other scored films, a minor uptick in a steady directorial run, though it trails his best work, Bride of Frankenstein (95).
Box office
Budget $0.3M · Box office $12M