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Calculated Shard: 53 (from laksa097)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa053.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.horrormovietalk.com/2021/02/03/young-frankenstein-review/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.horrormovietalk.com/2021/02/03/young-frankenstein-review/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.horrormovietalk.com\/2021\/02\/03\/young-frankenstein-review\/","crawl_time":1776186609,"first_indexed_time":1612348127,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,horrormovietalk!www,\/2021\/02\/03\/young-frankenstein-review\/ s443","src_root_hash":"11909707161457701453","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Young Frankenstein Review - Horror Movie Talk | Episode 135","meta_descriptions":["Young Frankenstein is one of the most beloved and timeless comedy horror films of all time. You have to see it."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Podcast:\nPlay in new window\n|\nDownload\n(Duration: 1:55:20 — 79.2MB)\nSubscribe:\nSpotify\n|\nAmazon Music\n|\nPandora\n|\niHeartRadio\n|\nPodchaser\n|\nTuneIn\n|\nDeezer\n|\nRSS\n|\nMore\nThis week we rewatched Mel Brooks’ comedy horror masterpiece,\nYoung Frankenstein\n, and with the recent passing of Cloris Leachman, I’m starting to think that the cast are immortal warriors battling until the last man standing ala Highlander. It looks like Gene Hackman and Terry Garr are setting their sights on each other.\n@dgoebel00\n on Instagram provided this amazing artwork. Follow him and check out his \nwebsite\n.\nFinally we review a comedy horror classic. Next up, Dracula, Dead and Loving It.\nIt can inexplicably only be found on Starz subscription as of this recording.\nYoung Frankenstein\nSynopsis\nYoung Frankenstein\nis a satire remake of the Universal Frankenstein movies. It stars Gene Wilder as Frederick Frankenstein, the grandson of the infamous mad scientist Victor Frankenstein that created a monster out of dead flesh. This YOUNGER Frankenstein, seeks to distance himself from the infamy of his family, but finds himself being driven by destiny to follow in his grandfather’s Vootshteps. Along the way he is assisted by\nMarty Feldman\nas Igor the stock minion that comes with his family castle,\nCloris Leachman\nas Frau Blucher the housekeeper, and Terri Garr as Inga the lab assistant. The cast is rounded out by Frankenstein’s fiancee Elizabeth played by\nMadeline Kahn\nand the monster played by\nPeter Boyle\n. \nYoung Frankenstein is a loving homage to the Universal horror movies of the 30’s and a lot of care is taken to match the look and feel of the original Frankenstein. But more to the point, the film is a platform to make dick jokes while playing on man’s greatest fear:\nGermans\n.\nMel Brooks, who directed and cowrote with Wilder sees Young Franknestein as his best film, and third funniest behind Blazing Saddles and The Producers (Both starring Gene Wilder coincidentally). I would agree with that. As an homage to black and white gothic horror, and specifically the 1931 original, this film hits dead center on target. However, a resulting downside is that the pacing matches the slow and measured progression of its source material. \nThe cast of Young Frankenstein is perfect, and each are excellent comedians in their own rights, but Gene Wilder stands head and shoulders above the rest of the cast with a pitch perfect mad scientist that swings from mania to bottled rage. Watching him in this film is a master class on silence and timing in comedy.\nThere are a ton of jokes and gags, that are as funny and juvenile as you would expect from any Brooks film, but most of the laughs come from the line delivery and reactions of the amazing cast.\nScore\n9\/10\nYoung Frankenstein\nAdd the Blu-ray to your collection or stream it now\nGet 20% Off + Free Shipping, with the code\nHMT\nat\nManscaped.com\nGet 13% Off your order at\nNightChannels.com\nwhen you use code\nHMT\nat checkout.\nAbout\nBryce Hanson\nI'm a big fan of horror movies because it's rare that they aren't interesting. Whether it is a straight to VOD or the latest theatrical release, there is always something to talk about. I also like to sing, wax philosophical about mythology and religion, contemplate the void, and spend time with my family. I am usually up in my head about something, so apologies if I'm looking off into the middle distance. Along with David, I am a co-founder of Horror Movie Talk.\nIf you want to know more about my taste in horror films, checkout\nmy about page\nor listen to episode 14:\n\"The Horrific Beginnings of Horror Movie Talk\"\nReader Interactions","attrs_markdown":"- [Skip to primary navigation](https:\/\/www.horrormovietalk.com\/2021\/02\/03\/young-frankenstein-review\/#genesis-nav-primary)\n- [Skip to main content](https:\/\/www.horrormovietalk.com\/2021\/02\/03\/young-frankenstein-review\/#genesis-content)\n- [Skip to primary sidebar](https:\/\/www.horrormovietalk.com\/2021\/02\/03\/young-frankenstein-review\/#genesis-sidebar-primary)\n\n[Horror Movie Talk](https:\/\/www.horrormovietalk.com\/)\n\nA Horror Movie Podcast\n\n**Want to Support the Show?** [Spend on Amazon](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?fst=as:off&rh=n:2625373011,n:!2644981011,n:!2644982011,n:2901953011,p_n_theme_browse-bin:2650371011&bbn=2901953011&ie=UTF8&qid=1543556107&rnid=2650362011&linkCode=ll2&tag=hmtalk-20&linkId=563dc4008b31da657e0be35e80a3ef60&language=en_US) [Become a Patron](https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/bePatron?u=13298962)\n\n- [Home](https:\/\/www.horrormovietalk.com\/)\n- [Episodes](https:\/\/www.horrormovietalk.com\/category\/episode\/)\n- [Aftershows](https:\/\/www.horrormovietalk.com\/category\/episode\/aftershows\/)\n  - [Midnight Mass Aftershow](https:\/\/www.horrormovietalk.com\/category\/episode\/aftershows\/midnight-mass-aftershow\/)\n  - [The Haunting of Bly Manor Aftershow](https:\/\/www.horrormovietalk.com\/category\/episode\/aftershows\/haunting-of-bly-manor\/)\n  - [The Haunting of Hill House Aftershow](https:\/\/www.horrormovietalk.com\/category\/episode\/aftershows\/haunting-of-hill-house\/)\n- [Blog](https:\/\/www.horrormovietalk.com\/category\/blog\/)\n- [Supporters](https:\/\/www.horrormovietalk.com\/supporters\/)\n- [About Us](https:\/\/www.horrormovietalk.com\/about-us\/)\n  - [Bryce Hanson](https:\/\/www.horrormovietalk.com\/about-us\/bryce-hanson\/)\n  - [Max Allen](https:\/\/www.horrormovietalk.com\/about-us\/max-allen\/)\n  - [Sydney Lee](https:\/\/www.horrormovietalk.com\/about-us\/sydney-lee\/)\n  - [David Day](https:\/\/www.horrormovietalk.com\/about-us\/david-day\/)\n  - [Dustin Goebel](https:\/\/www.horrormovietalk.com\/about-us\/dustin-goebel\/)\n  - [Keith Harris](https:\/\/www.horrormovietalk.com\/about-us\/keith-harris\/)\n- [Contact](https:\/\/www.horrormovietalk.com\/contact\/)\n- [Shop](https:\/\/www.horrormovietalk.com\/shop\/)\n\n# Young Frankenstein Review\nBy [Bryce Hanson](https:\/\/www.horrormovietalk.com\/author\/horrormovietalk_oadbh1\/) on February 3, 2021 [1](https:\/\/www.horrormovietalk.com\/2021\/02\/03\/young-frankenstein-review\/#comments)\n\n<https:\/\/media.blubrry.com\/horror_movie_talk\/dts.podtrac.com\/redirect.mp3\/pdcn.co\/e\/api.spreaker.com\/v2\/episodes\/48927644\/download.mp3>\n\nPodcast: [Play in new window](https:\/\/media.blubrry.com\/horror_movie_talk\/dts.podtrac.com\/redirect.mp3\/pdcn.co\/e\/api.spreaker.com\/v2\/episodes\/48927644\/download.mp3 \"Play in new window\") \\| [Download](https:\/\/media.blubrry.com\/horror_movie_talk\/dts.podtrac.com\/redirect.mp3\/pdcn.co\/e\/api.spreaker.com\/v2\/episodes\/48927644\/download.mp3 \"Download\") (Duration: 1:55:20 — 79.2MB)\n\nSubscribe: [Spotify](https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/4ZviA69YuaSQdBTKKwwDIh \"Subscribe on Spotify\") \\| [Amazon Music](https:\/\/music.amazon.com\/podcasts\/b3f85aad-92d8-4765-91e3-0c0a406f2f66\/horror-movie-talk \"Subscribe on Amazon Music\") \\| [Pandora](https:\/\/www.pandora.com\/podcast\/horror-movie-talk\/PC:26848 \"Subscribe on Pandora\") \\| [iHeartRadio](https:\/\/www.iheart.com\/podcast\/256-horror-movie-talk-31158741\/ \"Subscribe on iHeartRadio\") \\| [Podchaser](https:\/\/www.podchaser.com\/podcasts\/horror-movie-talk-709436 \"Subscribe on Podchaser\") \\| [TuneIn](https:\/\/tunein.com\/podcasts\/Film--TV-News\/Horror-Movie-Talk-p1146374\/ \"Subscribe on TuneIn\") \\| [Deezer](https:\/\/www.deezer.com\/us\/show\/347842 \"Subscribe on Deezer\") \\| [RSS](https:\/\/www.horrormovietalk.com\/feed\/podcast\/ \"Subscribe via RSS\") \\| [More](https:\/\/www.horrormovietalk.com\/subscribe-to-podcast\/ \"More\")\n\nThis week we rewatched Mel Brooks’ comedy horror masterpiece, *Young Frankenstein*, and with the recent passing of Cloris Leachman, I’m starting to think that the cast are immortal warriors battling until the last man standing ala Highlander. It looks like Gene Hackman and Terry Garr are setting their sights on each other.\n\n![Gene Wilder as Young Frankenstein by Dustin Goebel](https:\/\/www.horrormovietalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/69_YoungF-1024x576.jpg)\n\n[@dgoebel00](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/dgoebel00\/?hl=en) on Instagram provided this amazing artwork. Follow him and check out his [website](https:\/\/www.dustingoebel.com\/).\n\nFinally we review a comedy horror classic. Next up, Dracula, Dead and Loving It.\n\nIt can inexplicably only be found on Starz subscription as of this recording.\n\n## *Young Frankenstein* Synopsis\n*Young Frankenstein* is a satire remake of the Universal Frankenstein movies. It stars Gene Wilder as Frederick Frankenstein, the grandson of the infamous mad scientist Victor Frankenstein that created a monster out of dead flesh. This YOUNGER Frankenstein, seeks to distance himself from the infamy of his family, but finds himself being driven by destiny to follow in his grandfather’s Vootshteps. Along the way he is assisted by [Marty Feldman](https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm0001204\/?ref_=tt_cl_t3) as Igor the stock minion that comes with his family castle, [Cloris Leachman](https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm0001458\/?ref_=tt_cl_t5) as Frau Blucher the housekeeper, and Terri Garr as Inga the lab assistant. The cast is rounded out by Frankenstein’s fiancee Elizabeth played by [Madeline Kahn](https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm0001404\/?ref_=tt_cl_t4) and the monster played by [Peter Boyle](https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm0001967\/?ref_=tt_cl_t2).\n\nYoung Frankenstein is a loving homage to the Universal horror movies of the 30’s and a lot of care is taken to match the look and feel of the original Frankenstein. But more to the point, the film is a platform to make dick jokes while playing on man’s greatest fear: [Germans](https:\/\/www.horrormovietalk.com\/2018\/11\/14\/overlord-review\/).\n\n![](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20690%201024'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\n![](https:\/\/www.horrormovietalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/young_frankenstein_1974_poster-690x1024.jpg)\n## Review of Young Frankenstein\nMel Brooks, who directed and cowrote with Wilder sees Young Franknestein as his best film, and third funniest behind Blazing Saddles and The Producers (Both starring Gene Wilder coincidentally). I would agree with that. As an homage to black and white gothic horror, and specifically the 1931 original, this film hits dead center on target. However, a resulting downside is that the pacing matches the slow and measured progression of its source material.\n\nThe cast of Young Frankenstein is perfect, and each are excellent comedians in their own rights, but Gene Wilder stands head and shoulders above the rest of the cast with a pitch perfect mad scientist that swings from mania to bottled rage. Watching him in this film is a master class on silence and timing in comedy.\n\nThere are a ton of jokes and gags, that are as funny and juvenile as you would expect from any Brooks film, but most of the laughs come from the line delivery and reactions of the amazing cast.\n\n## Score\n9\/10\n\n[![](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%200%200'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)![](https:\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&MarketPlace=US&ASIN=B00LN9U46C&ServiceVersion=20070822&ID=AsinImage&WS=1&Format=_SL250_&tag=hmtalk-20)](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00LN9U46C\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00LN9U46C&linkCode=as2&tag=hmtalk-20&linkId=55be78eddc1bf654ad5d9bf2512bbc01)\n\n![](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201%201'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\n![](https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=hmtalk-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B00LN9U46C)\n\n## *Young Frankenstein*\nAdd the Blu-ray to your collection or stream it now\n\n[Buy Now](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00LN9U46C\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00LN9U46C&linkCode=as2&tag=hmtalk-20&linkId=55be78eddc1bf654ad5d9bf2512bbc01)\n\nGet 20% Off + Free Shipping, with the code **HMT** at [Manscaped.com](https:\/\/linkprotect.cudasvc.com\/url?a=https%3A%2F%2FManscaped.com&c=E,1,XjOConea6hyQ3CLkuWQxzJ2fSdaxLEPH-cvcDxElbc0p0mlmw9kkbhirUsQffp5raf1yzUXyXSGnmPxh5vqmuyrJ9s3qpQtK7K9a0pY3Psv3YgbDmfEV246D&typo=1)\n\nGet 13% Off your order at [NightChannels.com](https:\/\/nightchannels.com\/) when you use code **HMT** at checkout.\n\n![](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20125%20125'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\n![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/46335df3e1be7828f4f734c62e616b1f6a3192fdca00d83fafa724b643519965?s=125&d=mm&r=g)\n\n#### About Bryce Hanson\nI'm a big fan of horror movies because it's rare that they aren't interesting. Whether it is a straight to VOD or the latest theatrical release, there is always something to talk about. I also like to sing, wax philosophical about mythology and religion, contemplate the void, and spend time with my family. I am usually up in my head about something, so apologies if I'm looking off into the middle distance. Along with David, I am a co-founder of Horror Movie Talk.\n\nIf you want to know more about my taste in horror films, checkout [my about page](https:\/\/www.horrormovietalk.com\/about-us\/bryce-hanson\/) or listen to episode 14: [\"The Horrific Beginnings of Horror Movie Talk\"](https:\/\/www.horrormovietalk.com\/2018\/11\/01\/the-horrific-beginnings-of-horror-movie-talk\/)\n## Reader Interactions\n### Trackbacks\n1. **[Butt Boy Review \\| Horror Movie Talk](https:\/\/www.horrormovietalk.com\/2021\/03\/10\/butt-boy-review\/)** says:\n   \n   [March 10, 2021 at 12:01 am](https:\/\/www.horrormovietalk.com\/2021\/02\/03\/young-frankenstein-review\/#comment-2574)\n   \n   \\[…\\] have to say, after having watched Young Frankenstein recently, it’s astonishing to see how far genre comedy has come in 50 years. 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It looks like Gene Hackman and Terry Garr are setting their sights on each other.\n\n![Gene Wilder as Young Frankenstein by Dustin Goebel](https:\/\/www.horrormovietalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/69_YoungF-1024x576.jpg)\n\n[@dgoebel00](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/dgoebel00\/?hl=en) on Instagram provided this amazing artwork. Follow him and check out his [website](https:\/\/www.dustingoebel.com\/).\n\nFinally we review a comedy horror classic. Next up, Dracula, Dead and Loving It.\n\nIt can inexplicably only be found on Starz subscription as of this recording.\n\n## *Young Frankenstein* Synopsis\n*Young Frankenstein* is a satire remake of the Universal Frankenstein movies. It stars Gene Wilder as Frederick Frankenstein, the grandson of the infamous mad scientist Victor Frankenstein that created a monster out of dead flesh. This YOUNGER Frankenstein, seeks to distance himself from the infamy of his family, but finds himself being driven by destiny to follow in his grandfather’s Vootshteps. Along the way he is assisted by [Marty Feldman](https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm0001204\/?ref_=tt_cl_t3) as Igor the stock minion that comes with his family castle, [Cloris Leachman](https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm0001458\/?ref_=tt_cl_t5) as Frau Blucher the housekeeper, and Terri Garr as Inga the lab assistant. The cast is rounded out by Frankenstein’s fiancee Elizabeth played by [Madeline Kahn](https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm0001404\/?ref_=tt_cl_t4) and the monster played by [Peter Boyle](https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm0001967\/?ref_=tt_cl_t2).\n\nYoung Frankenstein is a loving homage to the Universal horror movies of the 30’s and a lot of care is taken to match the look and feel of the original Frankenstein. But more to the point, the film is a platform to make dick jokes while playing on man’s greatest fear: [Germans](https:\/\/www.horrormovietalk.com\/2018\/11\/14\/overlord-review\/).\n\n![](https:\/\/www.horrormovietalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/young_frankenstein_1974_poster-690x1024.jpg)\n\nMel Brooks, who directed and cowrote with Wilder sees Young Franknestein as his best film, and third funniest behind Blazing Saddles and The Producers (Both starring Gene Wilder coincidentally). I would agree with that. As an homage to black and white gothic horror, and specifically the 1931 original, this film hits dead center on target. However, a resulting downside is that the pacing matches the slow and measured progression of its source material.\n\nThe cast of Young Frankenstein is perfect, and each are excellent comedians in their own rights, but Gene Wilder stands head and shoulders above the rest of the cast with a pitch perfect mad scientist that swings from mania to bottled rage. Watching him in this film is a master class on silence and timing in comedy.\n\nThere are a ton of jokes and gags, that are as funny and juvenile as you would expect from any Brooks film, but most of the laughs come from the line delivery and reactions of the amazing cast.\n\n## Score\n9\/10\n\n[![](https:\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&MarketPlace=US&ASIN=B00LN9U46C&ServiceVersion=20070822&ID=AsinImage&WS=1&Format=_SL250_&tag=hmtalk-20)](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00LN9U46C\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00LN9U46C&linkCode=as2&tag=hmtalk-20&linkId=55be78eddc1bf654ad5d9bf2512bbc01)![](https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=hmtalk-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B00LN9U46C)\n\n## *Young Frankenstein*\nAdd the Blu-ray to your collection or stream it now\n\nGet 20% Off + Free Shipping, with the code **HMT** at [Manscaped.com](https:\/\/linkprotect.cudasvc.com\/url?a=https%3A%2F%2FManscaped.com&c=E,1,XjOConea6hyQ3CLkuWQxzJ2fSdaxLEPH-cvcDxElbc0p0mlmw9kkbhirUsQffp5raf1yzUXyXSGnmPxh5vqmuyrJ9s3qpQtK7K9a0pY3Psv3YgbDmfEV246D&typo=1)\n\nGet 13% Off your order at [NightChannels.com](https:\/\/nightchannels.com\/) when you use code **HMT** at checkout.\n\n![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/46335df3e1be7828f4f734c62e616b1f6a3192fdca00d83fafa724b643519965?s=125&d=mm&r=g)\n\n#### About Bryce Hanson\nI'm a big fan of horror movies because it's rare that they aren't interesting. 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Boilerpipe Text	Podcast: Play in new window \| Download (Duration: 1:55:20 — 79.2MB) Subscribe: Spotify \| Amazon Music \| Pandora \| iHeartRadio \| Podchaser \| TuneIn \| Deezer \| RSS \| More This week we rewatched Mel Brooks’ comedy horror masterpiece, Young Frankenstein , and with the recent passing of Cloris Leachman, I’m starting to think that the cast are immortal warriors battling until the last man standing ala Highlander. It looks like Gene Hackman and Terry Garr are setting their sights on each other. @dgoebel00 on Instagram provided this amazing artwork. Follow him and check out his website . Finally we review a comedy horror classic. Next up, Dracula, Dead and Loving It. It can inexplicably only be found on Starz subscription as of this recording. Young Frankenstein Synopsis Young Frankenstein is a satire remake of the Universal Frankenstein movies. It stars Gene Wilder as Frederick Frankenstein, the grandson of the infamous mad scientist Victor Frankenstein that created a monster out of dead flesh. This YOUNGER Frankenstein, seeks to distance himself from the infamy of his family, but finds himself being driven by destiny to follow in his grandfather’s Vootshteps. Along the way he is assisted by Marty Feldman as Igor the stock minion that comes with his family castle, Cloris Leachman as Frau Blucher the housekeeper, and Terri Garr as Inga the lab assistant. The cast is rounded out by Frankenstein’s fiancee Elizabeth played by Madeline Kahn and the monster played by Peter Boyle . Young Frankenstein is a loving homage to the Universal horror movies of the 30’s and a lot of care is taken to match the look and feel of the original Frankenstein. But more to the point, the film is a platform to make dick jokes while playing on man’s greatest fear: Germans . Mel Brooks, who directed and cowrote with Wilder sees Young Franknestein as his best film, and third funniest behind Blazing Saddles and The Producers (Both starring Gene Wilder coincidentally). I would agree with that. As an homage to black and white gothic horror, and specifically the 1931 original, this film hits dead center on target. However, a resulting downside is that the pacing matches the slow and measured progression of its source material. The cast of Young Frankenstein is perfect, and each are excellent comedians in their own rights, but Gene Wilder stands head and shoulders above the rest of the cast with a pitch perfect mad scientist that swings from mania to bottled rage. Watching him in this film is a master class on silence and timing in comedy. There are a ton of jokes and gags, that are as funny and juvenile as you would expect from any Brooks film, but most of the laughs come from the line delivery and reactions of the amazing cast. Score 9/10 Young Frankenstein Add the Blu-ray to your collection or stream it now Get 20% Off + Free Shipping, with the code HMT at Manscaped.com Get 13% Off your order at NightChannels.com when you use code HMT at checkout. About Bryce Hanson I'm a big fan of horror movies because it's rare that they aren't interesting. Whether it is a straight to VOD or the latest theatrical release, there is always something to talk about. I also like to sing, wax philosophical about mythology and religion, contemplate the void, and spend time with my family. I am usually up in my head about something, so apologies if I'm looking off into the middle distance. Along with David, I am a co-founder of Horror Movie Talk. If you want to know more about my taste in horror films, checkout my about page or listen to episode 14: "The Horrific Beginnings of Horror Movie Talk" Reader Interactions
Markdown	- [Skip to primary navigation](https://www.horrormovietalk.com/2021/02/03/young-frankenstein-review/#genesis-nav-primary) - [Skip to main content](https://www.horrormovietalk.com/2021/02/03/young-frankenstein-review/#genesis-content) - [Skip to primary sidebar](https://www.horrormovietalk.com/2021/02/03/young-frankenstein-review/#genesis-sidebar-primary) [Horror Movie Talk](https://www.horrormovietalk.com/) A Horror Movie Podcast Want to Support the Show? 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It looks like Gene Hackman and Terry Garr are setting their sights on each other. ![Gene Wilder as Young Frankenstein by Dustin Goebel](https://www.horrormovietalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/69_YoungF-1024x576.jpg) [@dgoebel00](https://www.instagram.com/dgoebel00/?hl=en) on Instagram provided this amazing artwork. Follow him and check out his [website](https://www.dustingoebel.com/). Finally we review a comedy horror classic. Next up, Dracula, Dead and Loving It. It can inexplicably only be found on Starz subscription as of this recording. ## Young Frankenstein Synopsis Young Frankenstein is a satire remake of the Universal Frankenstein movies. It stars Gene Wilder as Frederick Frankenstein, the grandson of the infamous mad scientist Victor Frankenstein that created a monster out of dead flesh. This YOUNGER Frankenstein, seeks to distance himself from the infamy of his family, but finds himself being driven by destiny to follow in his grandfather’s Vootshteps. Along the way he is assisted by [Marty Feldman](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001204/?ref_=tt_cl_t3) as Igor the stock minion that comes with his family castle, [Cloris Leachman](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001458/?ref_=tt_cl_t5) as Frau Blucher the housekeeper, and Terri Garr as Inga the lab assistant. The cast is rounded out by Frankenstein’s fiancee Elizabeth played by [Madeline Kahn](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001404/?ref_=tt_cl_t4) and the monster played by [Peter Boyle](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001967/?ref_=tt_cl_t2). Young Frankenstein is a loving homage to the Universal horror movies of the 30’s and a lot of care is taken to match the look and feel of the original Frankenstein. But more to the point, the film is a platform to make dick jokes while playing on man’s greatest fear: [Germans](https://www.horrormovietalk.com/2018/11/14/overlord-review/). ![](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20690%201024'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![](https://www.horrormovietalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/young_frankenstein_1974_poster-690x1024.jpg) ## Review of Young Frankenstein Mel Brooks, who directed and cowrote with Wilder sees Young Franknestein as his best film, and third funniest behind Blazing Saddles and The Producers (Both starring Gene Wilder coincidentally). I would agree with that. As an homage to black and white gothic horror, and specifically the 1931 original, this film hits dead center on target. However, a resulting downside is that the pacing matches the slow and measured progression of its source material. The cast of Young Frankenstein is perfect, and each are excellent comedians in their own rights, but Gene Wilder stands head and shoulders above the rest of the cast with a pitch perfect mad scientist that swings from mania to bottled rage. Watching him in this film is a master class on silence and timing in comedy. There are a ton of jokes and gags, that are as funny and juvenile as you would expect from any Brooks film, but most of the laughs come from the line delivery and reactions of the amazing cast. ## Score 9/10 [![](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%200%200'%3E%3C/svg%3E)![](https://ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&MarketPlace=US&ASIN=B00LN9U46C&ServiceVersion=20070822&ID=AsinImage&WS=1&Format=_SL250_&tag=hmtalk-20)](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LN9U46C/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00LN9U46C&linkCode=as2&tag=hmtalk-20&linkId=55be78eddc1bf654ad5d9bf2512bbc01) ![](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201%201'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![](https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=hmtalk-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B00LN9U46C) ## Young Frankenstein Add the Blu-ray to your collection or stream it now [Buy Now](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LN9U46C/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00LN9U46C&linkCode=as2&tag=hmtalk-20&linkId=55be78eddc1bf654ad5d9bf2512bbc01) Get 20% Off + Free Shipping, with the code HMT at [Manscaped.com](https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3A%2F%2FManscaped.com&c=E,1,XjOConea6hyQ3CLkuWQxzJ2fSdaxLEPH-cvcDxElbc0p0mlmw9kkbhirUsQffp5raf1yzUXyXSGnmPxh5vqmuyrJ9s3qpQtK7K9a0pY3Psv3YgbDmfEV246D&typo=1) Get 13% Off your order at [NightChannels.com](https://nightchannels.com/) when you use code HMT at checkout. ![](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20125%20125'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/46335df3e1be7828f4f734c62e616b1f6a3192fdca00d83fafa724b643519965?s=125&d=mm&r=g) #### About Bryce Hanson I'm a big fan of horror movies because it's rare that they aren't interesting. Whether it is a straight to VOD or the latest theatrical release, there is always something to talk about. I also like to sing, wax philosophical about mythology and religion, contemplate the void, and spend time with my family. I am usually up in my head about something, so apologies if I'm looking off into the middle distance. Along with David, I am a co-founder of Horror Movie Talk. If you want to know more about my taste in horror films, checkout [my about page](https://www.horrormovietalk.com/about-us/bryce-hanson/) or listen to episode 14: ["The Horrific Beginnings of Horror Movie Talk"](https://www.horrormovietalk.com/2018/11/01/the-horrific-beginnings-of-horror-movie-talk/) ## Reader Interactions ### Trackbacks 1. 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It looks like Gene Hackman and Terry Garr are setting their sights on each other. ![Gene Wilder as Young Frankenstein by Dustin Goebel](https://www.horrormovietalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/69_YoungF-1024x576.jpg) [@dgoebel00](https://www.instagram.com/dgoebel00/?hl=en) on Instagram provided this amazing artwork. Follow him and check out his [website](https://www.dustingoebel.com/). Finally we review a comedy horror classic. Next up, Dracula, Dead and Loving It. It can inexplicably only be found on Starz subscription as of this recording. ## Young Frankenstein Synopsis Young Frankenstein is a satire remake of the Universal Frankenstein movies. It stars Gene Wilder as Frederick Frankenstein, the grandson of the infamous mad scientist Victor Frankenstein that created a monster out of dead flesh. This YOUNGER Frankenstein, seeks to distance himself from the infamy of his family, but finds himself being driven by destiny to follow in his grandfather’s Vootshteps. Along the way he is assisted by [Marty Feldman](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001204/?ref_=tt_cl_t3) as Igor the stock minion that comes with his family castle, [Cloris Leachman](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001458/?ref_=tt_cl_t5) as Frau Blucher the housekeeper, and Terri Garr as Inga the lab assistant. The cast is rounded out by Frankenstein’s fiancee Elizabeth played by [Madeline Kahn](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001404/?ref_=tt_cl_t4) and the monster played by [Peter Boyle](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001967/?ref_=tt_cl_t2). Young Frankenstein is a loving homage to the Universal horror movies of the 30’s and a lot of care is taken to match the look and feel of the original Frankenstein. But more to the point, the film is a platform to make dick jokes while playing on man’s greatest fear: [Germans](https://www.horrormovietalk.com/2018/11/14/overlord-review/). ![](https://www.horrormovietalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/young_frankenstein_1974_poster-690x1024.jpg) Mel Brooks, who directed and cowrote with Wilder sees Young Franknestein as his best film, and third funniest behind Blazing Saddles and The Producers (Both starring Gene Wilder coincidentally). I would agree with that. As an homage to black and white gothic horror, and specifically the 1931 original, this film hits dead center on target. However, a resulting downside is that the pacing matches the slow and measured progression of its source material. The cast of Young Frankenstein is perfect, and each are excellent comedians in their own rights, but Gene Wilder stands head and shoulders above the rest of the cast with a pitch perfect mad scientist that swings from mania to bottled rage. Watching him in this film is a master class on silence and timing in comedy. 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Whether it is a straight to VOD or the latest theatrical release, there is always something to talk about. I also like to sing, wax philosophical about mythology and religion, contemplate the void, and spend time with my family. I am usually up in my head about something, so apologies if I'm looking off into the middle distance. Along with David, I am a co-founder of Horror Movie Talk. If you want to know more about my taste in horror films, checkout [my about page](https://www.horrormovietalk.com/about-us/bryce-hanson/) or listen to episode 14: ["The Horrific Beginnings of Horror Movie Talk"](https://www.horrormovietalk.com/2018/11/01/the-horrific-beginnings-of-horror-movie-talk/) ## Reader Interactions
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