Did You Know?
Followed by
Version of
Edited into
footage is shown wherein Dr. Frankenstein screams "It's alive!"
References
Referenced in
The iconic monster that was played by Boris Karloff is cited.
When Florence describes the man she saw in the basement of the Wax Museum she says: "He made Frankenstein look like a lily". (51 min. 40 sec.)
A cartoon Boris Karloff, in character as the Monster, appears at a reception for Santa Claus.
Frankenstein's monster makes a claim to be "the worst of them all."
Carlo refers to money as Frankenstein's monster.
Title jokingly referred to by stage manager.
Al Ritz is made up with a face and padded suit to resemble Karloff's monster.
Garrett is called a Wichita Frankenstein
he says "you've become a sort of frankenstein and remember the monster kills the maker"
numerous times, references to Karloff's character
Quiz question regarding Frankenstein's monster.
mentioned in film
Phil tells Bob that he never thought he would create a Frankenstein when he suggested they became producers.
George wonders whether his advice to Ronnie has created a Frankenstein.
Ralph claims that the real Boris Karloff is in "Frankenstein" when he warns Stanley about moving in with Agnes' parents
Similar monster introduction (by sound of footsteps), Popoca reacts to light similarly to the way Frankenstein's monster reacts to fire, and later he stalks the heroine in a close enough way.
One of the children changes the TV station saying he wants to see "Frankenstein."
Burning windmill climax.
Maynard says Dobie's dad was acting like this monster.
Laura calls Rob "Boris" (as in Karloff) when Rob does a Dr. Frankenstein imitation.
fictional "Young Dr. Jekyll Meets Frankenstein" movie
James Hound is chased by four Frankenstein monsters
Figure of the monster.
The character of Igor and his torture of the monster, as well as the latter's fear of fire, come from Frankenstein (1931).
Domitilo calls the abstract St. Anthony statue "Frankenstein."
In the sketch "The dull life of a City stockbroker" the main character is almost attacked by the Frankenstein monster, but gets on his bus just in time without being aware of any danger.
A character refers to this movie in dialogue.
One of Octavio's wax statues is a Frankenstein's Monster with the Karloff/Jack Pierce look.
Dr. Frankenstein and his Monster look just like Boris Karloff in the film
appears as one of the "characters" that Fred Colby played in the old days
poster on the dentist's wall
The main character references this film by name.
Valentina and Arno pass in front of a wall poster for the film.
The ghost of Frakenstein's Monster III is the villain, other Frankenstein references abound.
The villagers search with torches for Ana as they did for the monster.
title reference to famous quote/Karloff in this movie is mentioned
Hawkeye says that Trapper "had the bolt in his neck tightened yesterday."
guy looks like Frankenstein and has stiff movements, bolts in neck, etc.
Mrs. Slocombe says she believes Frankenstein was German.
Claudine's mother mentions Frankenstein.
Poster seen on wall.
The Hulk meets a little girl at a lake, paralleling Frankenstein's monster
animatronic in 'chamber of thrills'
One of the masquerade guests is dressed up as the title character.
poster and picture of Frankenstein in Mark's room
Marilyn (incorrectly) guesses this movie in response to a trivia question in a clip from "Fade to Black" (1980).
Marilyn (incorrectly) guesses this movie in response to Eric Binford's trivia question.
A poster of Frankenstein in a room/a man is dressed as Frankenstein
Images in opening credits
The Frankenstein Monster can be seen in the chase scene.
movie poster on a bedroom wall + mentioned in a line of dialogue
Igor mentioned
Hannibal talks to Frankensteins' monster at Universal Studios
in one of the dreams before the ending, Ataru ends up dressed as Frankenstein's Monster. Two scenes of the film are referenced: the "birth" of the monster in the lab and when the Monster meets the young girl near the river.
the song "Drinkenstein" is about and has many references to this movie
Frankensteins monster is a character in the movie along with the mad doctor.
Upon creation of the cyborg, one of the characters parodies Ygor, and the head scientist does likewise for Dr.Frankenstein
Jason's means of being resurrected is clearly designed after Frankenstein's and there's mention of "Karloff's General Store", named after Boris Karloff, star of the film
"I've created a monster"
Poster seen on wall
"I've created a monster!"
costume seen
The monster appears as Elsa's father
The policewoman mentions 'Frankenstein (1931)'.
Vincent asks Julius if he has seen frankenstein
A film student in the episode references this film by name
A poster is seen.
Jakob Stegelmann talks about Universal's monsters, mentions the film + stills images shown
Frankenstein toy seen in daughter's room
Rene dresses up like Igor from Frankenstein
"I must look like Frankenstein to you"
From a dark and mysterious castle, a mad scientist shouts, "It's alive! It's alive!"; Buster then says, "Wrong show!"
Mikey asks Frank if he's "rushing the new brain over to Dr. Frankenstein."
A poster of Frankenstein's monster hangs in the radio broadcasting room.
Referenced in Franksenstein skit
Joel: "Hey, he looks like Frankenstein!"
Dr. Forrester: "It's alive! Alive!"
Crow imitates the Frankenstein monster.
Clive Barker mentions this and a model of Karloff as the Creature is shown
The scene in which Catwoman and the Penguin confront each other through the bars of the spinning birdcage parodies the scene in "Frankenstein" in which Henry Frankenstein and the Monster confront each other through the spinning windmill gears.
Lewis dresses up as Frankenstein's monster for the Simpsons' party.
When looking at the right machine in the Electroshock Exercise Room, the game comments "It looks like it's just waiting for Dr. Frankenstein to appear!".
When Alex Sr. brings Sean home to meet the kids, Alex Jr. calls him Franknstein.
Plastic Surgeon...Dr. Frank N. Stein
A poster of Boris Karloff as Frankenstein's monster hangs in Hilly's room.
Mel Brooks talks about his love for James Whale's Frankenstein
Servo impersonates Frankenstein when photos are taken.
Sketch about this story with Merton played Frankenstein's monster.
Bob says that he and Paul onced played "Frankenstein" with jumper cables.
Decapitron is brought to life the same way that Frankenstein was
Crow: She's sort of alive!
When he gets his car going, Ace shouts "It's alive!"
Wakko's Rube Goldberg device uses a Frankenstein's monster toy.
"It's alive! It's alive!"
Cody calls himself 'Baron von Codystein'
Figurine of The Frankenstein Monster seen in Chip Sutphin's room.
Francis says that his attic looks like Dr. Frankenstein's laboratory.
mentioned that a doctor is going to do "a Frankenstein number" on Nell
Jerry talks about the movie when he is having dinner with his girlfriend
One of the salesmen at Marty's workplace is dressed up as Frankenstein's monster.
Still photos of The Monster are shown.
Mentioned in a newspaper clipping.
The bolts in Dr. N. Brio's head are a reference to the famous bolts in Frankenstein's monster's neck. The opening cut scene in Cortex's lab with him experimenting on animals is incredibly similar to the famous lightning scene from this movie.
mentioned once
Frankenstein mask in closet
Banshee jokingly mentions Frankenstein used to live in the X-mansion
Crow: Frankenstein wasn't the actual monster. He was the doctor.
Dexter creates a "Momdroid" robot, saying, "It is alive!"
Jerry tells Kramer that he is walking like Frankenstein
the guy lists of things that were scary but fake
Frankenstein's Monster appears in "Spooky and Poil Meet the Monsters."
Frankenstein mentioned
As Michael's golf shot zigs and zags in its path to the hole, Bill Murray screams "It is alive!" in the same manner as Dr. Frankenstein.
Ralph says he heard "a Frankenstein" lives at Belle's house.
When training a mutant they come out of the boot camp with the line "I'm aliiiive!", referencing the old Frankeinstein.
"It's alive!"
Frankenstein mentioned
outtake at end with DeNiro as Frankenstein
The scene in "Con Air" where Garland plays with the little girl is a reference to Frankenstein doing the same.
The bolts in Dr. N. Brio's head are a reference to the famous bolts in Frankenstein's monster's neck.
Frankenstein's monster mentioned
A crazy scientist manipulates with genes and creates a monster. Mulder calls this scientist, Dr. Pollidori, Dr. Frankenstein.
One of the levels is called "Frankensteinfeld"
Tom: "Great monsters of the cinema: Frankenstein's monster, Dracula, Paul"
The headgear that Bart glues onto himself includes a pair of bolts on the neck, similar to Frankenstein's monster.
Harvey dresses up as Frankenstein's monster and the Molly Dolly conjures up the real Frankenstein's monster.
When the exercise machine talks to Salem, he cries, "It's alive!"
mentioned once
One of Pearline's books is 'Frankenstein', Ghost Dog tells her the book was better then the film, which she agrees with.
"wacko dungeons in the 'Frankenstein' flicks"
Title mentioned in The Mummy (1932) trailer
Giles (about his Frankenstein monster doll): "It's alive!"
A trick-or-treater who comes to the Weirs' home carries a bag in the shape of Frankenstein's monster's head.
mentioned once
Frankenstein mentioned
Referenced by Peter
mentionned once
character of Chick refers to star Boris Karloff as Frankenstein
marquee seen
Hilda recalls seeing this at the drive-in
"The Brain That Wouldn't Die" is described as "a shoestring rehashing of the 'Frankenstein' paradigm".
The poster can be seen in Comic Book Guy's video lair.
mentioned in dialogue
picture of Frankenstein holding Jonas
dialogue
Characters watch this on TV (a fake animated clip).
Mentioned by Keith and Wendy
Frankenstein attends the meeting of the Republican party leaders.
hommage
Homer's song, "Everybody Hates Ned Flanders" references the title of this movie.
poster seen
According to both Ronny Yu and Ken Kirzinger, the performance as Jason was based off Frankenstein's monster.
Chester has a Frankenstein stand at the movie nite.
Mentioned by Ben Burtt
Makes the countdown, is talked about.
This film is referenced.
One black-and-white segment depicts John Kerry as Frankenstein's monster, against a background reminiscent of the Frankenstein film's setting.
The monster's likeness appears in "Super Size Me" (2004)
At one point in the game, the character Dallas Luther is talking to Torque about the experiments they are conducting on prisoners and says "Haven't they read Mary Shelly!? Don't they know that stuff never works out!?"
doctor called frankenstein
Opening of the movie.
"What's next? Frankenstein or The Mummy?"
mentioned once
There is a Frankenstein poster in the dorm.
Theres a Frankenstein statue in the club
Referenced by name
When Glen finds Chucky and Tiffany, he sees a mannequin of the Frankenstein monster.
This film is mentioned during one of the radio conversations.
the lines "You're not the gatekeeper, you little Igor" and "Dr. Frankenstein and his ass-istant Igor"
Film advertisement is shown in a newspaper.
Tonto, Tarzan, and Frankenstein's monster sing "The Little Drummer Boy."
Mentioned by Danny Elfman.
Frankenstein toy/mentioned
"Maybe it's a Frankenstein."
"next to your Frankenstein suit"
The Scarecrow is hunted by villagers with torches to a windmill and dies there when it's set afire.
After Trip's death T'Pol goes through his possessions, which include a Karloff-Frankenstein's Monster action figure.
a teacher asks Mickael if he thinks Frankenstein is real
yelling as Vader breaks free of restraints
A character says that their own creations can't harm them to which someone replies "Frankenstein"
Trick-or-Treater dressed in costume depicting The Monster.
"like Frankenstein"
Andy has a Frankenstein poster in his apartment.
Creation of the monster. Angry mob hunting down the 'monster'
poster in Keira's room
mentioned in dialogue
The actor credit in Goat Sucker is given a "?", in Frankenstein, Boris Karloff's credit is also given a question mark.
"She's alive!"
mentioned once
title reference
Referenced by name
Barney's costume is Frankenstein's monster
"It's alive!"
"We've created a monster!"
when Dante gets a new drug he calls it "frankenstien" cause it makes you walk like the monster from the movie
Frankenstein shows up in the crowd
The monster in this film is based on Frankenstein's monster
pictures of Frankenstein
in Lovitz's house/credited at the end of the movie
Frankenstein mentioned
An image of Frankenstein was shown.
The beginning with the whole, "It's alive!" thing
Umney says to Landry: "You wear shoes that look like Boris Karloff's Frankenstein getup."
The title card for the special sees Jimmy dressed in the outfit of Doctor Frankenstein from this movie with Timmy "creating" the super villain just like he created Frankenstein's monster with similar machinery in the background.
Dennis Etchison mentions it.
Kenny says he wants to eat doughnuts and watch Frankenstein.
Scenes recreated
"Why is Frankenstein following me?"
person called "Chumpenstein"
Title referenced.
Title referenced.
On theater marquee.
"This is some mad Frankenstein shit."
the scene with the villagers chasing after Frankenstein at the end of the movie is discussed
inflatable Frankenstein balloon in front of house
rip-off with mad scientist using humans to bring dead body back to life (which escapes and kills people)
The Nerd says the zombies look like Frankenstein monsters with their arms stretched out.
several Halloween Frankenstein decorations
"It's pretty clear who got the Frankenstein treatment here."
Frankenstein mentioned in a song several times
Frankenstein tattoo
Vieira: "They wouldn't do something like 'Dracula' or 'Frankenstein.'"
Tony says he looks like Frankenstein in the iron lung device
Manu says he looks like "a cross between Dracula and Frankenstein"
Wilson sarcastically says "I could set up a tower during a lightning storm and switch brains"
Frankenstein mentioned
Frankenstein tattoo
Referenced by name
Mentioned in dialogue
Frankenstein graffiti at skate park
Frankenstein mentioned
"Crankenstein"
a comment about Dr. Frankenstein's monster
The film's famous line is referenced in the episode's title.
"It's alive!"
"They created a monster"
Frankenstein's Monster attacks Imaginationland.
Bart dresses as Frankenstein during the Heck House segment
Title referenced.
Ted and Robin are watching the film.
"I've created a monster"
Mentioned by Berlyn.
"Are you Frankenstein?"
Phineas says, "Have we learned nothing from Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein'?"
"That girl has more scars on her chest than Frankenstein"
mentioned by Dean
Hancock has kept tickets to the movie, which he bought many years earlier
Bob says "It's alive!" like Dr. Frankenstein
Bill O'Reilly references a scene from this film.
Frankenstein's monster is one of "Ocean's 38."
In the haunted house, Ferb dresses up as Frankenstein's monster.
Frankenstein mentioned
"A good cast is worth repeating!" written before end credits
Dean is strapped on a table in a lab and the shapeshifter/Dracula is about to electrocute him
Billy says "They going to make some kind of experiment out of her, like Frankenstein"
mentioned by Morris
Nelson dresses up as Frankenstein for Halloween.
"It's alive!"
When Mike Newton meets Bella after she is nearly hit by a car, he says: You're ALIVE! When he says ALIVE!, he mimicks Colin Clive and gestures with his hand like Dr. Frankenstein does in the famous scene where the monster is brought to life
poster
poster
Borut compares his farther Martin to Frankenstein in the Amazon
Adam Green and Ken Kirzinger mention it.
Frankenstein mentioned in song lyrics
Brett & Ellen explain why this wasn't on the top 5 list of Monsters/Aliens
"I have created a monster!"
throwing flowers into lake
Frankenberry cereal mentioned
Mentioned in A bird for All Seasons
A mission in Larry's horror dreamscape is called "Dracula's monster" where Dracula - looking like the Dracula from this movie - creates a "monster" with lightning. That monster looks like Frankensteins bride from the sequel, so a reference to the first part might be possible
Franken Berry compared to Boris Karloff.
mentioned in dialogue
When Julie and Eric are driving and the lobsters in the bag in the back seat moves, Eric says: - It's alive! in the same manner Dr. Frankenstein said it
A man in a Frankenstein costume is in the park.
A man comes out to warn the audience of the nature of the film
mentioned that Igor is called "Fritz" in the first two movies
Frankenstein mentioned
Title reference, plus Justin imitates the Doctor when he brings the monster to life
In the cold opening, Frankenstein's monster comes alive and escapes from the laboratory.
the Wolf Man gives oral sex to Frankenstein
When Sazh power on the scrap processor he yells "IT'S ALIVE"
Tarzan, Tonto, and Frankenstein's monster sing "Away in a Manger."
Frankenstein's monster disembarks from the Tinseltown Starliner in Grandpa's story.
Frankenstein mask
Joan says Kim looks like Frankenstein
The mirror scene in Gwens shop
Alan Davies mentions the film.
mentioned during end credits
Included in a $5,000 question
Subject of a $500 question
"genetic Frankensteins"
mentioned in dialogue
It is referenced.
Mentioned in a comedy bit.
Dr. Franken-wagon and his monster wrestle against Mater; a sports commentator says, "It's alive!"
It is mentioned in a magazine ("The 'original' Frankenstein").
"go all Frankenstein"
Frankenstein mentioned
"We've created a monster"
The opening credits feature a depiction of the Monster.
Talks about the 1931 release of Dracula and Frankenstein
The opening credits feature a depiction of the Monster.
The opening credits feature a depiction of the Monster.
Frankenstein costume seen
costume seen
Frankenstein's monster is in Frink's laboratory.
The movie poster can be seen in Marty's room.
mentioned in dialogue
Frankenstein tattoo seen
The movie being played at the 1931 Hill Valley Theater.
"Frankinopolous monster"
"These experiments harder when you don't have Boris Karloff, Peter Boyle and Robert De Niro"
"Frankenskank"
It is mentioned in a magazine.
Posters of the movie are displayed at the Hill Valley Theater.
Erik says to call him Frankenstein's monster, and he's looking for his creator
Honorable mention
Joe has a model of Frankensteins monsters head in his room
Andy notes that Congressman Weiner's underwear walks like Frankenstein's monster
Roger mentions that James Whale directed the film
Weird Al appears as Frankenstein in one scene.
"It's like watching Frankenstein play with the flower girl."
mentioned in dialogue
The Karloff Frankenstein Monster appears in the MAD Rebus Sentences game.
"I think you created a monster"
mentioned in dialogue
"I guess they have to keep themselves entertained when they're not out hunting Frankenstein."
There is an achievement titled "It's alive!"
says Van Helsing pays tribute to this film
Bela Lugosi was approached to play the monster in this film, and eventually played him in the film that pits him against the Wolf Man.
mentioned in dialogue
Mentioned by Enrique
Mentioned in Gordon Ramsay's song.
Mary Shelley's original novel is mentioned and discussed.
In a shop window, you can see a mask of Frankenstein's monster
gay Frankenstein
Dwight compares himself to Dr. Frankenstein.
Igor mentioned
mentioned in dialogue
mentioned by Phil
mentioned
Frankenstein is in the angry mob
Featured in
lord byron's prologue is a voice over to a flashback of the first movie
Scenes from the feature are shown and commented.
on television at moon base
This movie is featured in this episode.
Extensive clips are shown.
The boys of Station 51 watch Frankenstein on television.
The prologue and Maria's death.
This film was feature in this episode.
This film is featured in this episode.
This film is featured in this episode.
Features scenes from "Frankenstein".
Playing on TV in the episode "Terror in Topanga".
plays on television when Wyat and Gary create Lisa
Seen as Jonathan and Horace go through various channels.
shows footage from
on television
Jakob Stegelmann looks at sci-fi and monster movies from the 1950s, mentions the film + clip shown
"I know what it feels like to be God " and flaming windmill
Jeffrey Richards mentions it. Also, photographs and footage of this movie are shown.
clips
clips
clips
Film clips included
Forrest J Ackerman mentions the film + clip shown
Clips are shown.
This film is #87 on the list.
After the Gwendy sequence that references Bride Of Frankenstein, it cuts to a close up of Boris Karloff from the original Frankenstein movie.
trailer is shown
clips shown
clips shown
It is mentioned and discussed. Also, footage of this movie is shown.
This film is #56 on the list.
DVD compilation Classic Monster Collection featuring the film is reviewed + footage used
The crew watch it at their movie night as one oft the three greatest horror films ever (the others being its first two sequels) and it it is referenced throughout.
Clips are shown.
Scenes and clips from the movie are shown in the docummentary.
Yegor, Sonya and their friends make fun of Pavlik by watching the film with him and discussing how much he looks like Frankenstein
clips shown
clips shown
DVD compilation Frankenstein: The Legacy Collection featuring the film is reviewed + footage used
The quote "It's alive! It's alive!" is #49 on the list.
Clips are shown
Clip from film is used in this episode.
jim's dad is watching it on tv and we see some clips from it
"It's alive" scene
featured in PGTC
Clips are shown
A brief clip from this movie is shown
A brief clip from this movie is shown
A brief clip from this movie is shown
This movie is reviewed.
A brief clip from this movie is shown
A brief clip from the movie is shown.
Clip of Frankenstein's experiment is included
It is mentioned and discussed. Also, footage of this movie is shown.
"Monster's Guild of America" segment.
Clips shown in a segment on Dr. Frankenstein's monster.
John Landis mentions it. Also, footage of this movie is shown.
Footage of this movie is shown.
Clips shown and discussed.
clips are shown
Clip shown.
clip shown
Oancitizen recalls this film.
Clips shown.
movie is reviewed
clip shown
film clip
clip shown
clip shown
cataloging the mad doctors of the franchise
recapping the series.
likens the drunken posse to the angry villagers
Spoofed in
During the show at the end of the movie, a guy in the Frankenstein outfit grabs Martha Raye's character and throws her back on stage.
A character imitates Frankenstein's Monster.
Woody makes the lion look like the Frankenstein monster.
classic monster likeness spoofed
Schlock, the monster, meets a young girl feeding ducks by a river.
the title and part of the episode
The entire episode is a send-up of the Universal Frankenstein films.
Spoofed in A Bird for All Seasons
Scooby-Doo is paranormally sucked into a Frankenstein film.
parody Frankenstein character
Jason's resurrection is a send-up of the classic lightning bolt
spoofed in Succinctly Speaking
Charles-Ingvar Jönsson doesn't like Harry's fiancée Doris. At one time, he calls her "Doris Karloff" (behind her back), referring to Boris Karloff in his part as Frankenstein's monster in the 1931 film.
It opens with Marge stepping out from behind a stage curtain to warn the audience about the scary scenes to follow, just as Edward Van Sloan does in the original.
Manufacturer of artificial people named Frank N. Steenbrenner
The 3rd segment is a parody of this movie, but with Mr. Burns in the role of Frankenstein and Homer taking the place of the corpse.
Porn take off on classic monster tale.
quote, "I'm alive! I'm alive!"
Spoofed in the "Phranken-Runt" segment
performed as "Frankencelery"
A re-creation of the "It's alive!" scene is on TV.
Opening sequence features the creation of a Frankencow.
The character of Dr. Frankenollie.
Has Frank as the monster and uses the line "It's Alive!"
spoofed in Succinctly Speaking
Sabrina plays the violin to calm down Frankenstein's monster.
whole lab scene spoofed with Gomez as the doctor and Fester as Igor
frankenstein parody
It's a close parody of this classic.
The film is an update of the 'Frankenstein' story.
The movie is spoofed in a sketch.
the segment featuring gay characters.
Bart watches a movie titled "Frankenstein and the Harlem Globetrotters Meet the Mummy and the Washington Generals.,"
Segment "Frinkenstein" is a spoof of this film.
"It's alive... it's alive!"
When Mongo is created, you can hear Ginger Bread Man saying "It's Alive!!"
The second cartoon is a parody of James Whale's "Frankenstein" and "The Bride of Frankenstein". Presented in black and white and proceeded by a parody of the 1930s-era Universal logo.
The Mummy is hazed by Dracula, Frankenstein's monster, and the Wolf Man.
"Drive out the monster": townspeople chasing giant rabbit armed with pitchforks and garden forks
A sitcom starring The Monster, The Wolf Man and The Mummy
girl's fiance is Frankenstein
Igor brings to life an "evil" monster from human tissue
The Mulk character spoofs both Frankenstein's monster and the Incredible Hulk.
In one of Molly's fantasies, she takes the role of Dr. Frankenstein and Kenny takes the role of the Monster in the scene where Dr. Frankenstein exclaims, "It's alive! It's alive!"
Hemlock McGee and his fellow Flotsamites bypass Morgan LeFlay and approach Guybrush and De Singe with torches and pitchforks in a parody of the 1931 film "Frankenstein" before they summon Guybrush to court
Spoofed in the "Firelight" digital short
"Frankenbooty" scenes
The laborartory scene is an unsubtle parody of the creation of Frankenstein.
Gingy's tale spoofs the creation of the monster from Frankenstein
Spoofed in the "Frank Stein" segment
Porn parody
parodied in segment "The Diary of Anne Frankenstein"
Spoofed in the Itchy & Scratchy cartoon Bart watches
The scene with Dr. Frankenstein yelling, "It's alive! It's alive!" is used as footage of Dick Cheney's doctors announcing that his heart surgery was successful.




