An American grandson of the infamous scientist, struggling to prove that his grandfather was not as insane as people believe, is invited to Transylvania when he discovers a secret.
This review is part of the 31 Films For Halloween Series
Mel Brooks is a bit like Marmite – you either love him or hate him.
I’m firmly in the “love” camp. I find that his films are hilarious and are able to parody their source material brilliantly – often surpassing them in terms of production values, acting and content. Young Frankenstein is no different and is a wonderful take on the black and white horror films of the late 1920s and 1930s.
Dr Frederick Frankenstein, grandson of …
Director: Mel Brooks
Stars: Gene Wilder, Peter Boyle, Madeline Kahn, Marty Feldman
Katy’s Rating: 
9/10 – Superb
