Suggested age14+

The film features intense body horror, grotesque imagery involving human remains, and heavy emotional distress. Younger viewers may find the depiction of life-and-death experiments and the monster's tragic isolation too disturbing or overwhelming.

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Mary Shelley's Frankenstein

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein

Movie (1994)

Be warned.

Victor Frankenstein is a promising young doctor who, devastated by the death of his mother during childbirth, becomes obsessed with bringing the dead back to life. His experiments lead to the creation of a monster, which Frankenstein has put together with the remains of corpses. It's not long before Frankenstein regrets his actions.

Drama
Horror
Science Fiction
Romance
123 minutes
Released

What to expect

The film contains disturbing medical imagery involving dissected body parts and themes of intense psychological torment.

The good stuff

It offers a visually ambitious, faithful adaptation of a foundational Gothic literary classic for older audiences.

Family guidance

Ages 14+

The film features intense body horror, grotesque imagery involving human remains, and heavy emotional distress. Younger viewers may find the depiction of life-and-death experiments and the monster's tragic isolation too disturbing or overwhelming.

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What to know before you start

Content details to help you decide what fits your child.

Sex & Nudity

4/5

The film features a scene of non-explicit but clear sexual intimacy between the lead characters, including brief partial nudity. There is also a scene depicting a woman's partially exposed breast during the aftermath of childbirth.

Violence & Gore

4/5

This movie contains graphic depictions of surgery and body part assembly, including open wounds and bloody corpses. Several scenes feature intense, visceral violence, including stabbings, burnings, and the violent death of a character.

Profanity

1/5

The language is generally clean, with very infrequent use of mild profanity such as 'd*mn' or 'h*ll' used to express frustration.

Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking

2/5

Characters are occasionally seen consuming wine or spirits during social gatherings or in period-appropriate settings. There is no focus on substance abuse or drug use.

Frightening Scenes

4/5

The film is quite dark, featuring many jump scares, grotesque monster makeup, and a consistently heavy, disturbing atmosphere. The psychological trauma of the protagonist and the tragic nature of the monster's existence provide significant emotional intensity.

Key Insights

Quick summary and important considerations

This story explores why it is important to think carefully about the consequences of your actions and how treating others with kindness matters.

Content Warnings

Body horror
Graphic medical procedures
Suicidal themes

Detailed Analysis

In-depth insights for parents and educators

What Parents Need to Know

The film contains disturbing medical imagery involving dissected body parts and themes of intense psychological torment.

What Kids Can Learn

Viewers gain insight into the dangers of unchecked scientific pursuit and the social implications of ostracization.

Key Topics Discussed

Ethics of science
Grief
Social isolation

Why Parents Might Like It

It offers a visually ambitious, faithful adaptation of a foundational Gothic literary classic for older audiences.

Positives & learning

Positive messages

3/5

Emphasizes the heavy responsibility that comes with scientific discovery and the importance of valuing life over personal ambition.

Role models

1/5

The protagonist demonstrates poor judgment and moral failure, while the creature is motivated by abandonment and rejection, offering few traditional examples of exemplary behavior.

Representation

1/5

No diverse representation indicated in available information.

Learning

2/5

Provides an entry point for discussions regarding the ethics of scientific advancement and literary history.

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