Young Frankenstein (1974)
- Dec 14, 1974
- 2 min read
Updated: Aug 7
PG | 1h 46min | 8/10 | Comedy
Parental Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested, Some material may not be suitable for children.)
Storyline
"Young Frankenstein" is a horror-comedy about Dr. Frederick Frankenstein, a skeptical scientist who inherits his infamous grandfather’s castle and reluctantly revives his experiments in reanimation. With help from quirky assistant Igor and fiery Inga, Frederick creates a new monster, sparking chaos and hilarity in Transylvania. The film spoofs classic horror with themes of legacy, ambition, and embracing the absurd.
Why It’s Our Vibe
Young Frankenstein is a riotous, pitch-perfect comedy that dances with spooky charm, like a moonlit gag-fest. Mel Brooks’ sharp direction blends slapstick and wit, while Gene Wilder’s manic Frederick and the stellar cast—Peter Boyle’s lovable Monster, Marty Feldman’s bug-eyed Igor—deliver non-stop laughs. The black-and-white visuals and jazzy score nail the old-school horror vibe with a playful twist. Every line and gag pops with clever, unpretentious fun. It’s a vibe for anyone craving a side-splitting escape that’s equal parts silly and heartfelt, proving you can mock the classics while loving them. This gem’s zany energy makes it a monstrously fun ride.
Director
Mel Brooks
Writers
Gene Wilder
Mel Brooks
Starring
Gene Wilder as Dr. Frederick Frankenstein
Peter Boyle as The Monster
Marty Feldman as Igor
Teri Garr as Inga
Cloris Leachman as Frau Blücher
Madeline Kahn as Elizabeth
Kenneth Mars as Inspector Kemp
Richard Haydn as Herr Falkstein
Liam Dunn as Mr. Hilltop
Produced by
Michael Gruskoff
Production Company
Gruskoff/Venture Films
Cinematography
Gerald Hirschfeld
Edited by
John C. Howard
Music by
John Morris
Distributed by
20th Century Fox
Release date
December 15, 1974
Run Time
1 hr 46 min
Country
United States
Languages
English
Budget
$2.8 million
Box office
$86.2 million
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