Young Frankenstein
"The scariest comedy of all time!"
Comedy
Synopsis
A bright, ambitious neurosurgeon stumbles upon the ancestral mansion of his eccentric grandfather, the notorious Dr. Victor von Frankenstein. Upon entering the dilapidated estate, he encounters a quirky, limping assistant with a knack for mischief, alongside a wise old caretaker who seems to know far more than she lets on. Initially dismissive of his grandfather's notorious reputation as a mad scientist, the young doctor is drawn in by the allure of a mysterious journal detailing audacious experiments in reanimation. As he delves deeper into this eerie lore, his skepticism begins to waver, igniting a fierce internal conflict between reason and the inexplicable.
Comedy
DirectorMel Brooks
Year1974
Runtime1h 41m
Rating 7.9/10 (3477 ratings)
Original languageEnglish
BudgetUS$2,800,000
Box officeUS$86,273,333
StatusReleased
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