Aaron Eckhart stars as the titular character in the latest rendition of Mary Shelley’s creation, this time titled ‘I, Frankenstein.’ (Photo credit: Lionsgate)

‘I, Frankenstein’ is monstrously horrible

Mary Shelley must be turning over in her grave right now. Really, Lionsgate? It’s no wonder you didn’t screen “I, Frankenstein” for critics before its wide release. I wouldn’t have, either, considering just how much damaged you’ve done to a literary classic.

It must not have been enough to let the classical tale unfold before a new audience, one that hasn’t had a good Frankenstein movie to see in years. We haven’t had the chance to ponder just what Dr. Frankenstein was doing when he decided to go all Prometheus on us and create a living creature from scraps and electricity. Or the xenophobic nature of human when the entire town chases it with fire and pitchforks. Shelley’s work, widely called the world’s first work of science fiction, deserves better than the monstrosity you’ve created. And given the subject matter, that’s saying something.

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