The Bride of Frankenstein (1935)

Horror Queers

Queer, Tv & Film, Lgbt, Gay Horror, Lgbt Horror, Film History, Film Reviews, Gay, Queer Horror

4.7 • 933 Ratings

🗓️ 21 July 2021

⏱️ 97 minutes

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Prep your cone hair and your swan screams because we're travelling back to the 30s to tackle another James Whale film. This time it's the iconic The Bride of Frankenstein (1935), which features no shortage of queer talent (Whale, Ernest Thesiger, Colin Clive) OR queer readings (the Creature as Other; Dr. Frankenstein and Pretorius as gay dads; Pretorius as corruptor/mentor to the Creature, etc). We discuss the importance of the opening sequence featuring Elsa Lanchester as Mary Shelley, criticize the idiocy of Joseph Breen and the Hays Code, and touch on the film's connection to German Expressionism. Plus: cum wrestling, praise for Una O'Connor's hilarious performance, a discussion of whether Whale intended the film to be read as queer, and speculation about why The Bride has become a horror icon (it's the lewk, henny!) References: Benshoff, Harry M. Monsters in the Closet Morris, Gary. 'Sexual Subversion: The Bride of Frankenstein.' Bright Lights Film Journal Russo, Vito. The Celluloid Closet: Homosexuality in the Movies Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, Letterboxd and/or Facebook, or join the Facebook Group to get in touch with other listeners > Trace: @tracedthurman > Joe: @bstolemyremote Be sure to support the boys on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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