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Young Frankenstein

PG, 1974, 20th Century Fox

Director:

Mel Brooks

Starring:

Peter Boyle, Madeline Kahn, Marty Feldman, Cloris Leachman, Teri Garr, Gene Wilder

Plot:

Summoned by a will to his late grandfather's castle in Transylvania, young Dr. Frankenstein soon discovers the scientist's step-by-step manual explaining how to bring a corpse to life. He creates a monster who only wants to be loved.

1

Igor flirts with the doctor's fiance

Themes: Awkwardness, Dating, Hidden Sin, Lust

2

Doctor risks unshackling monster

Themes: Clueless, Courage, Fear, Frustration, Ignorance, Miscommunication

3

Doctor tries to deny his family history

Themes: Family, Truth

4

Doctor denies the ability to reanimate life

Themes: Life, Death

5

Couple say their goodbyes but can't touch

Themes: Failure, Frustration, Relationships

6

Igor denies hump on his back

Themes: Confidence

7

Horses whinney at Frau Blucher's name

Themes: Self-Esteem

8

Woman can't take "no" for an answer

Themes: Frustration, Perseverance

9

Dr. Frankenstein finally accepts his destiny

Themes: Destiny

10

Men think fast to fool policeman

Themes: Focus

11

Doctor questions assistant about rotten brain

Themes: Anger, Forgiveness, Honesty, Invention

12

Dr. Frankenstein lies about the creature's existence

Themes: Confidence, Truth

13

Blind man shows hospitality to monster

Themes: Kindness, Miscommunication, Prayer Answered

14

Doctor connects with monster through love

Themes: Compassion, Determination, Fear, Unconditional Love

15

Monster comes to doctor's rescue

Themes: Love, Mob, Sacrifice

16

Woman tries to get husband's attention

Themes: Dating, Marriage

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