Frankenstein's Influence On The Media And Pop Culture

What comes to mind first when the name Frankenstein is said aloud? Is a monster described as a vile, horrendous, green creation from a mad scientist envisioned? Mary Shelley’s novel, Frankenstein, has had a great influence over the media and pop culture since its publishing back in 1818. From Halloween costumes to Hollywood movies, the monster from the book is constantly being referred to. Although the original monster from Mary Shelley’s work is not described as we imagine it today, and despite the monster in the novel not even being named Frankenstein, there is no denying that the face of this creature has swarmed the modern world. The most prime example of how influential the monster from Frankenstein is Halloween costumes. Walking into a costume shop during October, almost immediately upon entering, green masks with metal screws coming from the sides hang along the walls. It’s no surprise that thousands of people dress up as the creature every year. In Frankenstein, the monster scares almost everyone he meets, including his creator. That depiction has been carried on for centuries, and to this day, people still see the monster as utterly terrifying. With all this in mind, the reason for the popularity of Frankenstein in

Picture this: it is a stormy night, and rain is pouring down heavily as the scene opens up to a laboratory where a mad scientist is hard at work bringing his creation to life. This was the vision many directors have had over the years, including James Whale back in 1931. The film Frankenstein was made to bring Mary Shelley’s story to life in the cinemas. Surely, her novel had such an impact on this industry that more and more adaptations would be made in the coming years. Audiences are left fascinated by the idea of man bringing his own creation to life, hence the continuation of more and more films being produced, all of which lead back to the original