tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7589405220008327551.post8314183806755847214..comments2023-04-15T07:40:06.321-05:00Comments on The <em>Horror Incorporated</em> Project: Saturday, December 27, 1969: The House Of Frankenstein (1944)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7589405220008327551.post-46067946892145213032011-04-20T06:15:27.947-05:002011-04-20T06:15:27.947-05:00HOUSE OF FRANKENSTEIN is simply a rollercoaster ri...HOUSE OF FRANKENSTEIN is simply a rollercoaster ride featuring the finest cast ever assembled for any Universal horror film. Karloff was at a low ebb, in just his second feature since returning to Hollywood after Broadway success in ARSENIC AND OLD LACE, who would soon find solace in collaboration with RKO's Val Lewton. J. Carrol Naish, a memorable ape man in 1942's DR. RENAULT'S SECRET, again manages to earn sympathy despite his many victims, and Elena Verdugo makes a vivacious presence out of a cliched role. John Carradine's Dracula has received higher praise than Lugosi's in some circles, but the one major fault is the distinct lack of menace that even Chaney had (resembling an undead version of Hatfield in 1939's STAGECOACH, his vampire was ridiculously easy to dispatch). Chaney is still able to provide a few good moments, but Glenn Strange's Monster, which could have been the best post-Karloff, is reduced to a minor tantrum saved for the final curtain (the aging Lugosi's Monster was far more active). What was the point of signing a rugged, capable type to provide all the physical prowess his predecessor lacked, and barely utilize him at all?kochillthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06843717929648076583noreply@blogger.com