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Thursday 27 October 2011 Share Time Out says By and large, a rather pitiful parody of the Universal 'Frankenstein' movies, taking typically Brooksian liberties with characters and plot, resorting to juvenile mugging, and relying to a great extent on fairly authentic sets and photography for its better moments. A few gags work (notably when Brooks extends the spirit of the original, or comments on it, as in the Monster's scenes with the little girl and with the blind hermit). But for a really delightful parody, James Whale's own *Bride of Frankenstein* is far better value. Release Details - Duration:108 mins Cast and crew - Director:Mel Brooks - Screenwriter:Gene Wilder, Mel Brooks - Cast: - Kenneth Mars - Cloris Leachman - Richard Haydn - Gene Hackman - Peter Boyle - Teri Garr - Gene Wilder - Madeline Kahn - Marty Feldman Been there, done that? Think again, my friend. Sign up to our newsletter to enjoy Time Out without spending a thing (as well as options when you're feeling flush). By entering your email address you agree to our [Terms of Use](https://www.timeout.com/terms-of-use) and [Privacy Policy](https://www.timeout.com/privacy-notice) and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. 🙌 Awesome, you're subscribed\! Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon\!