Frankenstein, directed by James Whale, was greatly different from the novel. While the story filled the same premise, there were certain aspects that were changed; not to mention, the time line was distorted as well. The alters to the film were effective in a way that gave a deeper analysis. Henry Frankenstein and his henchman gazing at the freshly buried grave. As soon as everyone leaves, they pounced at the chance to get their hands on a body for Frankenstein’s experiment. Beginning the film with an action event was ingenious: a way to catch the viewer’s attention. The scene captivated the audience, which is most important in the first minutes of a film. The novel started with some letters to introduce the scene and characters. Although
