This is a great article, and I'll be checking out the films I hadn't already seen as time allows.
As for Edison's Frankenstein, I think the creation of the monster is a highlight. But of practical effects brilliance. Okay, the science may not be explained, but what do you want for a 1910 12-minute film?
As I understand it, the mocked up a dummy, burned it, and then ran the footage backwards to show the monster 'forming'.
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vomitcomedy
Great Article! I learned a lot. Never really thought about the history of horror films so thanks. I will definitely look more into it now.
Cranky Old Witch
This is a great article, and I'll be checking out the films I hadn't already seen as time allows.
As for Edison's Frankenstein, I think the creation of the monster is a highlight. But of practical effects brilliance. Okay, the science may not be explained, but what do you want for a 1910 12-minute film?
As I understand it, the mocked up a dummy, burned it, and then ran the footage backwards to show the monster 'forming'.