Iconic Movie Monsters: Frankenstein

It was the summer that wasn't. In 1816, a volcanic eruption on the other side of the world choked the skies with ash and drowned Europe in cold, ceaseless rain. Holed up on the shores of Lake Geneva, Lord Byron challenged his houseguests to each write a ghost story. Mary Shelley's became Frankenstein. This week, Shane and Duncan dig into how Hollywood took Shelley's articulate, vengeful creature and rebuilt it into something unrecognizable, and in the process created one of the most iconic monsters in film history. ~ Become an Insomniac! Join the Midnight Masses by supporting the show on PATREON and unlock exclusive bonus content. ~ Join the community, chat with fellow insomniacs, and vote on episode topics via DISCORD ~ Send Shane and Duncan a message at [email protected] ~ Rep the show! Grab a tee or mug at the MIDNIGHT MERCH store and spread the word. ~ Follow us on INSTAGRAM