The first sequel to Frankenstein is wilder than the original movie. And the bride (Esla Lanchester) became just as iconic as Karloff's creature. Her initial scream upon seeing him is unforgettable.

Dr. Frankenstein's monster escapes the furious mob and roams the countryside. He begins to show human traits, but the burden of loneliness becomes almost unbearable. When he meets a mad scientist, a ...