The best Frankenstein adaptations don’t just bring Mary Shelley’s monster to life, they explain vaccine hesitancy, doctor avoidance, and other fears about the medical industry. Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, and Boris Karloff all bring these stories to life in ways that still feel vital and relevant.
Silent films have a way of burrowing their stories into your mind and taking root. With this preview of the San Francisco Silent Film Festival 2022, let us plant a few seeds.