Son of Frankenstein
1939, English. Directed by Rowland V. Lee.
The black shadows of the past bred this half-man/half-demon! Creating a new and terrible juggernaut of destruction!
One of the sons of late Dr. Henry Frankenstein finds his father's ghoulish creation in a coma and revives him, only to find out the monster is controlled by Ygor who is bent on revenge.
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 289 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Rowland V. LeeDirector
- Basil RathboneBaron Wolf von Frankenstein
- Boris KarloffThe Monster
- Bela LugosiYgor
- Lionel AtwillInspector Krogh
- Josephine HutchinsonElsa von Frankenstein
- Donnie DunaganPeter von Frankenstein
- Emma DunnAmelia
- Edgar NortonThomas Benson
- Perry IvinsFritz
- Lawrence GrantBürgermeister
- Lionel BelmoreEmil Lang
- Michael MarkEwald Neumüller
Details
- Released
- 13 January 1939
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Wyllis Cooper
- Budget
- $420K
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What Son of Frankenstein is based on
Son of Frankenstein is based on Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus (1818) by Mary Shelley.
1818
Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus
By Mary Shelley
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Son of Frankenstein: quick answers
What should I watch before Son of Frankenstein?
Watch Frankenstein (1931) and Bride of Frankenstein (1935) first.
What comes after Son of Frankenstein?
Next in the series: The Ghost of Frankenstein (1942) and House of Frankenstein (1944).
Is Son of Frankenstein worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 289 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Son of Frankenstein?
Son of Frankenstein runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Does Son of Frankenstein have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Son of Frankenstein. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Son of Frankenstein parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Son of Frankenstein on?
Son of Frankenstein isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Son of Frankenstein?
If you liked Son of Frankenstein, try The Evil of Frankenstein, The Ghost of Frankenstein, Bride of Frankenstein.
Who directed Son of Frankenstein?
Son of Frankenstein (1939) was directed by Rowland V. Lee and stars Basil Rathbone, Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi.
What is Son of Frankenstein based on?
Son of Frankenstein is based on Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus (1818) by Mary Shelley.