The Bride of Frankenstein

Universal Horror Library

by Carl Dreadstone (Pseudonym), Ramsey Campbell

Burnt to death—the monster had been destroyed forever and the villagers witnessing the conflagration returned home, satisfied at last they were safe again. But beneath the charred remains of the fire, badly injured and in pain, the monster lived on...

At Castle Frankenstein, the young Baron and his evil mentor Dr Pretorius began another experiment: the creation of beauty—the creation of a mate for the mindless creature that Frankenstein had once made and which now roamed the land at large...

Genres: Horror

210 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 1977

About the author

A Pseudonym of Ramsey Campbell

Reviews

[Mikepottz · Rating 3 out of 5]

The angry mob burn down the mill which currently houses the Monster. He will escape but the angry mob capture him, tie him up, kids will throw stones at him, others will poke him with sticks as he is brought to a jail. The Monster will overcome the jailers breaking the chain, busting doors and crushing skulls like fruit. The Monster will befriend a blind hermit, drink wine, learn the meaning of the word friend and slowly become somewhat civilised. Frankenstein will think he is cursed for creating the dead to life with the Monster and his white boxed head and bolts sticking out of his neck. To save his bride Baron Frankenstein will help a mad doctor who is able to culture homunculi, one who resembles a devil complete with tail in small jars. The Baron will try to create a bride for the Monster. The Monster a misunderstood caring killing machine.

[Eliza Clara Hemming · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just finished this gorgeous novel, written by Carl Dreadstone (AKA Ramsey Campbell). It's a beautiful adaptation of the movie, leaning further into the darker elements than perhaps the film's more comedic overtones. There are some astonishingly brutal sequences , a few exaggerated from what was seen on screen, and some that were unique to the novel. Throughout though, the monster remains a mostly sympathetic character, whilst those around him are depicted as narrow-minded grotesques.

It's a wonderful, ghoulish and fresh take on one of the greatest movies of all time!

[Andrew · Rating 3 out of 5]

I had never read a novelization of a film before and I needed a "Halloween" book so I thought I'd give this a try. This is from a series of other novelizations (supposedly ghost written by Ramsey Campbell) that are surprisingly collectable. This copy I found was the first one I'd ever seen for under 20 bucks. Anyway, the book itself was fine. Fast. Fun. Satisfying.

[Sammie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I cannot put into words how much I loved this book. I still can't quite believe how I stumbled across a copy of this while visiting a shop on a whim especially after I had trawling the internet for a copy of it for months with no luck. This is a continuation of the Frankenstein story. We see the creature struggle with loneliness and the anger this sparks within him and this is done beautifully. After recently watching Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein film I was absolutely thrilled when I recognised one of the chapters that featured in the film. At only 159 pages his book packs a lot in. The end was quite abrupt but I still really enjoyed it 🖤

[Dope Ghost Library · Rating 4 out of 5]

Author Ramsey Campbell, writing under the pseudonym of Carl Dreadstone, adapts the 1935 screenplay of The Bride Of Frankenstein and makes a faithful book adaptation with added violence and gore and an extra scene or two to make it stand out as its own thing. It may not go well back-to-back with Mary Shelley's Frankenstein novel, but it sure as Hell provides chills and thrills on a dark & stormy night.

[Steve Matthewman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very enjoyable novel

[Vincent Darkhelm · Rating 2 out of 5]

Okay novelisation of a great film.

[Mandi Hidalgo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Almost exactly like the movie in every way. Excellent! I'm happy to have it in my collection.