The Teenage Frankenstein. Where to start. How to start.
First, it’s not exactly The Teenage Frankenstein, it’s more The Teenage Bride of Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man, which actually works out pretty well.
It’s unclear why teen auteur Glut includes a werewolf–who saves Dr. Frankenstein from a hanging at the beginning–but it all comes together later. Glut’s homage to the Universal monsters is quite a bit darker than the original films, leading to some surprises.
Glut doesn’t credit his actors–maybe he was upset they couldn’t keep straight faces, though the werewolf does a nice Lon Chaney Jr. impression when it counts.
As a director, Glut comes up with some decent shots–especially the first person Monster–and the editing is fantastic.
Also notable are the titles (Teenage is silent). Glut’s method really brings them to life.
Teenage is constantly amusing and sometimes startlingly inventive, especially its narrative.
Recommended
CREDITS
Written, directed, produced and edited by Donald F. Glut.
Starring Donald F. Glut (Frankenstein Monster), Charles Martinka (Dr. Frankenstein), Victor Fabian (Lawrence Talbot/Wolf Man), Bert Ott (Teenage Frankenstein Monster/hangman), Gene Gronemeyer (Count Dracula), Michael Salerno (blind hermit) and Chuck Kroon.
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