Svengoolie Season 1 Episode 7 Son of Frankenstein
- May 14, 2011
In season 1 episode 7 of Svengoolie, titled "Son of Frankenstein," the classic horror tale of Frankenstein's monster continues. The film, which was released in 1939, takes place several years after the events of the previous film in the series, "Bride of Frankenstein."
The story follows the son of the infamous scientist Dr. Frankenstein, who returns to the family's castle in Transylvania to claim his inheritance. Upon arriving, he is greeted by the locals, who are still deeply frightened by the legacy of his father's experiments. The town's inspector warns him to leave, but the young Frankenstein is intrigued by his father's work and decides to stay.
He soon discovers that his father's creation, the monster, is still alive and living in the castle's ruins. Along with his new friend, Inspector Krogh, and his father's former assistant, Ygor, Frankenstein attempts to rehabilitate the monster and clear his family's name.
However, Ygor has his own plans for the monster and uses his deformed hand to control him. Things take a dark turn when Ygor uses the monster to exact revenge on those who wronged him in the past. The film builds to a thrilling climax as Frankenstein must decide whether to give up his father's work or continue down the dangerous path of experimenting with life and death.
"Son of Frankenstein" stars Boris Karloff as the monster, Basil Rathbone as Frankenstein, and Bela Lugosi as Ygor. The film was directed by Rowland V. Lee and is considered to be one of the greatest horror films of all time.
Svengoolie is a horror movie show presented by Chicago television personality Rich Koz. Each episode features Koz in character as "Svengoolie," a horror movie host who introduces classic horror films and adds humorous commentary throughout. The show has a devoted following and is known for its quirky humor and love for all things horror.
For fans of classic horror, "Son of Frankenstein" is a must-see. The film is a true classic of the genre and features some of the most iconic performances in horror history. With the added commentary of Svengoolie, viewers are sure to have a great time watching this timeless tale of life and science gone wrong.