**"House of Frankenstein" is one of my favorite films. It might not be the best made movie, but it brings me joy like no other.
It is the first monster rally film. It includes Frankenstein, The Wolf Man, Dracula, a Mad Scientist, and a Hunchback.
Seeing this in the theater is something I have always wanted to do. I finally saw it in the theater this past Friday. Seeing these monsters on the big screen is simply amazing. Lon Chaney's transformation into The Wolf Man is great. It is my favorite scene from the film.
There is also a good amount of emotion in this film. You really feel bad for Daniel, Ilonka, and Larry Talbot. Daniel is a hunchback in love with Ilonka, but Ilonka is in love with Larry. Larry refuses to get close with Ilonka because of his werewolfism. It is a love triangle destined for doom.
Even though "House of Frankenstein" is ridiculous, especially when Karloff describes how he will build new brains for his victims, it is a very enjoyable film. All of the actors are very good, with J. Carroll Naish's performance standing above the rest. The cinematography is great and the music by Hans J. Salter is fantastic. It is one of my favorite musical scores. "House of Frankenstein" is a movie I can watch over and over again.
A- I recommend it.
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