Question 1

What twist does this adaptation put on the classic Frankenstein story?

Accepted Answer

The film is told from the perspective of Igor, Victor Frankenstein's assistant, rather than focusing primarily on Victor himself.

Question 2

Why did Daniel Radcliffe wear hair extensions instead of a wig for his role as Igor?

Accepted Answer

Growing his hair long would have taken too much time, so he wore hair extensions throughout filming, which he had to endure as his own hair.

Question 3

What is the Creature referred to as in this film, and what literary connection does this have?

Accepted Answer

The Creature is called Prometheus, referencing the full title of Mary Shelley's novel 'Frankenstein: The Modern Prometheus', which alludes to the Greek myth of Prometheus.

Question 4

Which real castle was used as a cliff-top location, and what famous horror connection does it have?

Accepted Answer

Dunnottar Castle in Aberdeenshire was used. It, along with Slains Castle, is believed to have inspired Bram Stoker's castle of Dracula after his visit in 1894.

Question 5

What is the mispronunciation of Frankenstein's name an allusion to?

Accepted Answer

The mispronunciation 'Frankenschtein' is an allusion to a line from the 1974 film Young Frankenstein.

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