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Frankenstein (1910)
Frankenstein (1984)
Frankenstein (1992)
Frankenstein (1994)
Frankenstein (2004)

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Boo (1932)
Zeitgeist (2007)
footage is shown wherein Dr. Frankenstein screams "It's alive!"

References 

The Golem (1920)
Metropolis (1927)

Referenced in 

Robotboy: Metal Monster
The iconic monster that was played by Boris Karloff is cited.
Night World (1932)
Mystery of the Wax Museum (1933)
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.)
Toyland Premiere (1934)
A cartoon Boris Karloff, in character as the Monster, appears at a reception for Santa Claus.
Two Hearts in Wax Time (1935)
Frankenstein's monster makes a claim to be "the worst of them all."
My Man Godfrey (1936)
Carlo refers to money as Frankenstein's monster.
Charlie Chan at the Opera (1936)
Title jokingly referred to by stage manager.
One in a Million (1936)
Al Ritz is made up with a face and padded suit to resemble Karloff's monster.
G-Man Jitters (1939)
The Return of Doctor X (1939)
Garrett is called a Wichita Frankenstein
The Monster Maker (1944)
he says "you've become a sort of frankenstein and remember the monster kills the maker"
Arsenic and Old Lace (1944)
numerous times, references to Karloff's character
Hare Tonic (1945)
Mouse Menace (1946)
You Bet Your Life: Episode #2.35 (1952)
Quiz question regarding Frankenstein's monster.
House of Wax (1953)
mentioned in film
White Christmas (1954)
Phil tells Bob that he never thought he would create a Frankenstein when he suggested they became producers.
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show: Ronnie Meets Sabrina (1955)
George wonders whether his advice to Ronnie has created a Frankenstein.
The Honeymooners: Here Comes the Bride (1956)
Ralph claims that the real Boris Karloff is in "Frankenstein" when he warns Stanley about moving in with Agnes' parents
La momia azteca (1957)
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.
Please Don't Eat the Daisies (1960)
One of the children changes the TV station saying he wants to see "Frankenstein."
The Brides of Dracula (1960)
Burning windmill climax.
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis: Take Me to Your Leader (1961)
Maynard says Dobie's dad was acting like this monster.
The Dick Van Dyke Show: It May Look Like a Walnut (1963)
Laura calls Rob "Boris" (as in Karloff) when Rob does a Dr. Frankenstein imitation.
Ensign Pulver (1964)
fictional "Young Dr. Jekyll Meets Frankenstein" movie
The Monster Master (1966)
James Hound is chased by four Frankenstein monsters
Casino Royale (1967)
Succubus (1968)
Mondo Hollywood (1967)
Figure of the monster.
The Batwoman (1968)
The character of Igor and his torture of the monster, as well as the latter's fear of fire, come from Frankenstein (1931).
Este cura (1968)
Domitilo calls the abstract St. Anthony statue "Frankenstein."
Monty Python's Flying Circus: It's the Arts (1969)
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.
The House That Dripped Blood (1971)
A character refers to this movie in dialogue.
Doña Macabra (1972)
One of Octavio's wax statues is a Frankenstein's Monster with the Karloff/Jack Pierce look.
The ABC Saturday Superstar Movie: The Mad, Mad, Mad Monsters (1972)
Dr. Frankenstein and his Monster look just like Boris Karloff in the film
Circle of Fear: Graveyard Shift (1973)
appears as one of the "characters" that Fred Colby played in the old days
Idaho Transfer (1973)
poster on the dentist's wall
La porta sul buio: Il vicino di casa (1973)
The main character references this film by name.
Baby Yaga, Devil Witch (1973)
Valentina and Arno pass in front of a wall poster for the film.
Goober and the Ghost Chasers: The Singing Ghost (1973)
The ghost of Frakenstein's Monster III is the villain, other Frankenstein references abound.
The Spirit of the Beehive (1973)
The villagers search with torches for Ana as they did for the monster.
It's Alive (1974)
title reference to famous quote/Karloff in this movie is mentioned
M*A*S*H: A Full Rich Day (1974)
Hawkeye says that Trapper "had the bolt in his neck tightened yesterday."
Tommy (1975)
guy looks like Frankenstein and has stiff movements, bolts in neck, etc.
Are You Being Served?: German Week (1975)
Mrs. Slocombe says she believes Frankenstein was German.
Exhibition (1975)
Claudine's mother mentions Frankenstein.
Baby Rosemary (1976)
Poster seen on wall.
The Incredible Hulk: The Incredible Hulk (1977)
The Hulk meets a little girl at a lake, paralleling Frankenstein's monster
KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park (1978)
animatronic in 'chamber of thrills'
Lupin the 3rd: Bad Guys Are Truly Big Villians (1979)
One of the masquerade guests is dressed up as the title character.
Salem's Lot (1979)
poster and picture of Frankenstein in Mark's room
Sneak Previews: Fade to Black/The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith/The Idolmaker/Every Man for Himself (1980)
Marilyn (incorrectly) guesses this movie in response to a trivia question in a clip from "Fade to Black" (1980).
Fade to Black (1980)
Marilyn (incorrectly) guesses this movie in response to Eric Binford's trivia question.
The Funhouse (1981)
A poster of Frankenstein in a room/a man is dressed as Frankenstein
Buenas noches, señor monstruo (1982)
Images in opening credits
Urusei yatsura: The Big Year-End Party That Lum Organized! (1982)
The Frankenstein Monster can be seen in the chase scene.
The Deadly Spawn (1983)
movie poster on a bedroom wall + mentioned in a line of dialogue
BrainWaves (1983)
Igor mentioned
The A-Team: Steel (1983)
Hannibal talks to Frankensteins' monster at Universal Studios
Prototype (1983)
Urusei Yatsura 2: Byûtifuru dorîmâ (1984)
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.
Rhinestone (1984)
the song "Drinkenstein" is about and has many references to this movie
Fright Night (1985)
Transylvania 6-5000 (1985)
Frankensteins monster is a character in the movie along with the mad doctor.
The Vindicator (1986)
Upon creation of the cyborg, one of the characters parodies Ygor, and the head scientist does likewise for Dr.Frankenstein
Jason Lives: Friday the 13th Part VI (1986)
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
Castlevania (1986)
Deadly Friend (1986)
Meatballs III: Summer Job (1987)
"I've created a monster"
Ghost Chase (1987)
Poster seen on wall
Teen Wolf Too (1987)
"I've created a monster!"
Night of the Demons (1988)
costume seen
Scooby-Doo and the Ghoul School (1988)
The monster appears as Elsa's father
FleshEater (1988)
The policewoman mentions 'Frankenstein (1931)'.
Twins (1988)
Vincent asks Julius if he has seen frankenstein
Friday the 13th: Scarlet Cinema (1989)
A film student in the episode references this film by name
Columbo: Murder, Smoke and Shadows (1989)
A poster is seen.
Troldspejlet: Episode #1.7 (1989)
Jakob Stegelmann talks about Universal's monsters, mentions the film + stills images shown
Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat (1990)
Frankenstein toy seen in daughter's room
'Allo 'Allo!: It's Raining Italians (1989)
Rene dresses up like Igor from Frankenstein
Stepfather II (1989)
"I must look like Frankenstein to you"
Tiny Toon Adventures: Hare-Raising Night (1990)
From a dark and mysterious castle, a mad scientist shouts, "It's alive! It's alive!"; Buster then says, "Wrong show!"
Parker Lewis: Deja Dudes (1990)
Mikey asks Frank if he's "rushing the new brain over to Dr. Frankenstein."
Parker Lewis: Radio Free Flamingo (1990)
A poster of Frankenstein's monster hangs in the radio broadcasting room.
Saturday Night Live: Sting (1991)
Referenced in Franksenstein skit
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Gamera vs. Guiron (1991)
Joel: "Hey, he looks like Frankenstein!"
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Viking Women vs. the Sea Serpent (1991)
Dr. Forrester: "It's alive! Alive!"
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Unearthly (1991)
Crow imitates the Frankenstein monster.
Clive Barker: The Art of Horror (1992)
Clive Barker mentions this and a model of Karloff as the Creature is shown
Batman Returns (1992)
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.
The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror III (1992)
Lewis dresses up as Frankenstein's monster for the Simpsons' party.
Leisure Suit Larry 6: Shape Up or Slip Out! (1993)
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!".
Matinee (1993)
Mr. Nanny (1993)
When Alex Sr. brings Sean home to meet the kids, Alex Jr. calls him Franknstein.
The Naked Truth (1993)
Plastic Surgeon...Dr. Frank N. Stein
The Tommyknockers (1993)
A poster of Boris Karloff as Frankenstein's monster hangs in Hilly's room.
Larry King Live: Episode dated 27 July 1993 (1993)
Mel Brooks talks about his love for James Whale's Frankenstein
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Operation Double 007 (1993)
Servo impersonates Frankenstein when photos are taken.
Paul Merton: The Series: Episode #2.3 (1993)
Sketch about this story with Merton played Frankenstein's monster.
My Life (1993)
Bob says that he and Paul onced played "Frankenstein" with jumper cables.
Puppet Master 4 (1993)
Decapitron is brought to life the same way that Frankenstein was
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Atomic Brain (1993)
Crow: She's sort of alive!
Fun (1994)
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994)
When he gets his car going, Ace shouts "It's alive!"
Animaniacs: Of Course You Know, This Means Warners/Up a Tree/Wakko's Gizmo (1994)
Wakko's Rube Goldberg device uses a Frankenstein's monster toy.
The Silence of the Hams (1994)
"It's alive! It's alive!"
Leprechaun 2 (1994)
Cody calls himself 'Baron von Codystein'
Serial Mom (1994)
Figurine of The Frankenstein Monster seen in Chip Sutphin's room.
Ed Wood (1994)
Felidae (1994)
Francis says that his attic looks like Dr. Frankenstein's laboratory.
Nell (1994)
mentioned that a doctor is going to do "a Frankenstein number" on Nell
Seinfeld: The Switch (1995)
Jerry talks about the movie when he is having dinner with his girlfriend
Casper (1995)
Nine Months (1995)
One of the salesmen at Marty's workplace is dressed up as Frankenstein's monster.
The Haunted World of Edward D. Wood Jr. (1995)
Still photos of The Monster are shown.
The Hemp Revolution (1995)
Mentioned in a newspaper clipping.
Crash Bandicoot (1996)
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.
Tesis (1996)
Frankenstein mask in closet
Happy Gilmore (1996)
Generation X (1996)
Banshee jokingly mentions Frankenstein used to live in the X-mansion
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Incredible Melting Man (1996)
Crow: Frankenstein wasn't the actual monster. He was the doctor.
Dexter's Laboratory: Deedeemensional/Dial M for Monkey: Magmanamus/Maternal Combat (1996)
Dexter creates a "Momdroid" robot, saying, "It is alive!"
Seinfeld: The Wait Out (1996)
Jerry tells Kramer that he is walking like Frankenstein
Doctor Who (1996)
The Embalmer (1996)
the guy lists of things that were scary but fake
Jack (1996)
Fly Away Home (1996)
Casper: Spooky and Poil Meet the Monsters/You Know You're Alive When.../13 Ways to Scare a Fleshie/The Trick's a Treat (1996)
Frankenstein's Monster appears in "Spooky and Poil Meet the Monsters."
ER: Ghosts (1996)
Frankenstein mentioned
Space Jam (1996)
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.
The Simpsons: Bart After Dark (1996)
Ralph says he heard "a Frankenstein" lives at Belle's house.
Monster Mania (1997)
KKND: Krush, Kill 'N Destroy (1997)
When training a mutant they come out of the boot camp with the line "I'm aliiiive!", referencing the old Frankeinstein.
Leprechaun 4: In Space (1997)
"It's alive!"
ER: Calling Dr. Hathaway (1997)
Frankenstein mentioned
Plump Fiction (1997)
outtake at end with DeNiro as Frankenstein
Con Air (1997)
The scene in "Con Air" where Garland plays with the little girl is a reference to Frankenstein doing the same.
Face/Off (1997)
Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back (1997)
The bolts in Dr. N. Brio's head are a reference to the famous bolts in Frankenstein's monster's neck.
ER: Ground Zero (1997)
Frankenstein's monster mentioned
The X-Files: The Post-Modern Prometheus (1997)
A crazy scientist manipulates with genes and creates a monster. Mulder calls this scientist, Dr. Pollidori, Dr. Frankenstein.
Gex 64: Enter the Gecko (1998)
One of the levels is called "Frankensteinfeld"
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Projected Man (1998)
Tom: "Great monsters of the cinema: Frankenstein's monster, Dracula, Paul"
The Simpsons: Lost Our Lisa (1998)
The headgear that Bart glues onto himself includes a pair of bolts on the neck, similar to Frankenstein's monster.
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch: Good Will Haunting (1998)
Harvey dresses up as Frankenstein's monster and the Molly Dolly conjures up the real Frankenstein's monster.
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch: Sabrina and the Beast (1998)
When the exercise machine talks to Salem, he cries, "It's alive!"
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999)
One of Pearline's books is 'Frankenstein', Ghost Dog tells her the book was better then the film, which she agrees with.
Tarzan (1999)
Witchouse (1999)
"wacko dungeons in the 'Frankenstein' flicks"
Mystery Men (1999)
Building a Better Mummy (1999)
Title mentioned in The Mummy (1932) trailer
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Fear Itself (1999)
Giles (about his Frankenstein monster doll): "It's alive!"
Freaks and Geeks: Tricks and Treats (1999)
A trick-or-treater who comes to the Weirs' home carries a bag in the shape of Frankenstein's monster's head.
Townies (1999)
Sleepy Hollow (1999)
Anatomy (2000)
Frankenstein mentioned
Daydream Believers: The Monkees' Story (2000)
Referenced by Peter
Hellraiser: Resurrection (2000)
mentionned once
Da Vinci's Inquest: That's the Way the Story Goes (2000)
character of Chick refers to star Boris Karloff as Frankenstein
The Man Who Came to Dinner (2000)
marquee seen
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch: The Halloween Scene (2000)
Hilda recalls seeing this at the drive-in
Schlock! The Secret History of American Movies (2001)
"The Brain That Wouldn't Die" is described as "a shoestring rehashing of the 'Frankenstein' paradigm".
The Simpsons: Worst Episode Ever (2001)
The poster can be seen in Comic Book Guy's video lair.
Hannibal (2001)
ER: Witch Hunt (2001)
mentioned in dialogue
The House of Morecock (2001)
picture of Frankenstein holding Jonas
Urban Gothic (2002)
The Backlot Murders (2002)
dialogue
S1m0ne (2002)
Red Dragon (2002)
The Simpsons: Large Marge (2002)
Characters watch this on TV (a fake animated clip).
The Simpsons: Mr. Spritz Goes to Washington (2003)
Frankenstein attends the meeting of the Republican party leaders.
R.I.P. (2003)
hommage
The Simpsons: Dude, Where's My Ranch? (2003)
Homer's song, "Everybody Hates Ned Flanders" references the title of this movie.
Barely Legal (2003)
poster seen
Freddy vs. Jason (2003)
According to both Ronny Yu and Ken Kirzinger, the performance as Jason was based off Frankenstein's monster.
The Fairly OddParents: Where's Wanda/Imaginary Gary (2003)
Chester has a Frankenstein stand at the movie nite.
The Sound of 'Indiana Jones' (2003)
Mentioned by Ben Burtt
The 100 Greatest Scary Moments (2003)
Makes the countdown, is talked about.
Sweets to the Sweet: The Candyman Mythos (2004)
This film is referenced.
This Land (2004)
One black-and-white segment depicts John Kerry as Frankenstein's monster, against a background reminiscent of the Frankenstein film's setting.
Super Size Me (2004)
The monster's likeness appears in "Super Size Me" (2004)
The Suffering (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!?"
Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London (2004)
doctor called frankenstein
Van Helsing (2004)
Opening of the movie.
Power Corps. (2004)
"What's next? Frankenstein or The Mummy?"
Freak Out (2004)
Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude (2004)
There is a Frankenstein poster in the dorm.
Cursed (2005)
Theres a Frankenstein statue in the club
Red Dwarf: Heavy Science - Series V (2004)
Referenced by name
Seed of Chucky (2004)
When Glen finds Chucky and Tiffany, he sees a mannequin of the Frankenstein monster.
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater (2004)
This film is mentioned during one of the radio conversations.
Dr. Rage (2005)
the lines "You're not the gatekeeper, you little Igor" and "Dr. Frankenstein and his ass-istant Igor"
Horror Business (2005)
Film advertisement is shown in a newspaper.
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Jon Lovitz (2005)
Tonto, Tarzan, and Frankenstein's monster sing "The Little Drummer Boy."
The Devil and Daniel Johnston (2005)
Frankenstein toy/mentioned
Ancient Evil 2: Guardian of the Underworld (2005)
"Maybe it's a Frankenstein."
Everything You Want (2005)
"next to your Frankenstein suit"
The Legend of the Scarecrow (2005)
The Scarecrow is hunted by villagers with torches to a windmill and dies there when it's set afire.
Star Trek: Enterprise: These Are the Voyages... (2005)
After Trip's death T'Pol goes through his possessions, which include a Karloff-Frankenstein's Monster action figure.
Cold Showers (2005)
a teacher asks Mickael if he thinks Frankenstein is real
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)
yelling as Vader breaks free of restraints
The League of Gentlemen's Apocalypse (2005)
A character says that their own creations can't harm them to which someone replies "Frankenstein"
Monk: Mr. Monk Goes Home Again (2005)
Trick-or-Treater dressed in costume depicting The Monster.
Patriot Act: A Jeffrey Ross Home Movie (2005)
"like Frankenstein"
The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005)
Andy has a Frankenstein poster in his apartment.
Wallace & Gromit in The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005)
Creation of the monster. Angry mob hunting down the 'monster'
These Girls (2005)
poster in Keira's room
ER: Nobody's Baby (2005)
mentioned in dialogue
The Goat Sucker (2005)
The actor credit in Goat Sucker is given a "?", in Frankenstein, Boris Karloff's credit is also given a question mark.
ER: Wake Up (2005)
"She's alive!"
Nip/Tuck: Frankenlaura (2005)
title reference
The Perfect Scary Movie (2005)
Referenced by name
The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror XVI (2005)
Barney's costume is Frankenstein's monster
ER: Two Ships (2005)
"It's alive!"
Masters of Horror: Homecoming (2005)
"We've created a monster!"
Grandma's Boy (2006)
when Dante gets a new drug he calls it "frankenstien" cause it makes you walk like the monster from the movie
The DiCaprio Code (2006)
Frankenstein shows up in the crowd
The Caregiver (2006)
The monster in this film is based on Frankenstein's monster
American Hardcore (2006)
pictures of Frankenstein
The Benchwarmers (2006)
in Lovitz's house/credited at the end of the movie
Creepshow III (2006)
Frankenstein mentioned
The Sci-Fi Boys (2006)
An image of Frankenstein was shown.
Doctor Who: Rise of the Cybermen (2006)
The beginning with the whole, "It's alive!" thing
Nightmares & Dreamscapes: From the Stories of Stephen King: Umney's Last Case (2006)
Umney says to Landry: "You wear shoes that look like Boris Karloff's Frankenstein getup."
The Jimmy Timmy Power Hour 3: The Jerkinators! (2006)
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.
Halloween: 25 Years of Terror (2006)
Dennis Etchison mentions it.
Rescue Me: Hell (2006)
Kenny says he wants to eat doughnuts and watch Frankenstein.
Kreating Karloff (2006)
Scenes recreated
Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006)
"Why is Frankenstein following me?"
Bottoms Up (2006)
person called "Chumpenstein"
The House That Freddy Built (2006)
Title referenced.
Warriors of Terra (2006)
"This is some mad Frankenstein shit."
Running with Scissors (2006)
the scene with the villagers chasing after Frankenstein at the end of the movie is discussed
Halloween Night (2006)
inflatable Frankenstein balloon in front of house
Serum (2006)
rip-off with mad scientist using humans to bring dead body back to life (which escapes and kills people)
The Angry Video Game Nerd: A Nightmare on Elm Street (2006)
The Nerd says the zombies look like Frankenstein monsters with their arms stretched out.
The Raven (2006)
several Halloween Frankenstein decorations
UKM: The Ultimate Killing Machine (2006)
"It's pretty clear who got the Frankenstein treatment here."
Smokin' Aces (2006)
Frankenstein mentioned in a song several times
The Hunt (2006)
Frankenstein tattoo
Concerto Macabre: The Films of John Brahm (2007)
Vieira: "They wouldn't do something like 'Dracula' or 'Frankenstein.'"
The Invincible Iron Man (2007)
Tony says he looks like Frankenstein in the iron lung device
The Witnesses (2007)
Manu says he looks like "a cross between Dracula and Frankenstein"
House M.D.: Half-Wit (2007)
Wilson sarcastically says "I could set up a tower during a lightning storm and switch brains"
What Love Is (2007)
Frankenstein mentioned
August Underground's Penance (2007)
Frankenstein tattoo
The Weakest Link: 'Doctor Who' Special (2007)
Referenced by name
Hack! (2007)
Mentioned in dialogue
Paranoid Park (2007)
Frankenstein graffiti at skate park
Stagknight (2007)
Frankenstein mentioned
Nancy Drew (2007)
"Crankenstein"
Razortooth (2007)
a comment about Dr. Frankenstein's monster
Dexter: It's Alive! (2007)
The film's famous line is referenced in the episode's title.
Wasting Away (2007)
"It's alive!"
Us Sinners (2007)
"They created a monster"
South Park: Imaginationland: Episode II (2007)
Frankenstein's Monster attacks Imaginationland.
The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror XVIII (2007)
Bart dresses as Frankenstein during the Heck House segment
Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story (2007)
Title referenced.
How I Met Your Mother: Spoiler Alert (2007)
Ted and Robin are watching the film.
Dexter: The British Invasion (2007)
"I've created a monster"
Hollywood Mouth (2008)
Mentioned by Berlyn.
Quid Pro Quo (2008)
"Are you Frankenstein?"
Phineas and Ferb: I, Brobot (2008)
Phineas says, "Have we learned nothing from Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein'?"
Witless Protection (2008)
"That girl has more scars on her chest than Frankenstein"
Supernatural: Time Is on My Side (2008)
mentioned by Dean
Hancock (2008)
Hancock has kept tickets to the movie, which he bought many years earlier
Flash of Genius (2008)
Bob says "It's alive!" like Dr. Frankenstein
The O'Reilly Factor: Episode dated 10 September 2008 (2008)
Bill O'Reilly references a scene from this film.
Robot Chicken: President Evil (2008)
Frankenstein's monster is one of "Ocean's 38."
Phineas and Ferb: One Good Scare Ought to Do It! (2008)
In the haunted house, Ferb dresses up as Frankenstein's monster.
Chuck: Chuck Versus the Seduction (2008)
Frankenstein mentioned
I Sell the Dead (2008)
"A good cast is worth repeating!" written before end credits
Supernatural: Monster Movie (2008)
Dean is strapped on a table in a lab and the shapeshifter/Dracula is about to electrocute him
Parasomnia (2008)
Billy says "They going to make some kind of experiment out of her, like Frankenstein"
ER: Haunted (2008)
mentioned by Morris
The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror XIX (2008)
Nelson dresses up as Frankenstein for Halloween.
Animals (2008)
"It's alive!"
Twilight (2008)
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
Bedtime Stories (2008)
poster
Big River Man (2009)
Borut compares his farther Martin to Frankenstein in the Amazon
His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th (2009)
Adam Green and Ken Kirzinger mention it.
Drifter: Henry Lee Lucas (2009)
Frankenstein mentioned in song lyrics
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Monsters vs Aliens/The Haunting in Connecticut/12 Rounds (2009)
Brett & Ellen explain why this wasn't on the top 5 list of Monsters/Aliens
Fringe: Inner Child (2009)
"I have created a monster!"
White Zombie (2009)
throwing flowers into lake
Fringe: The Road Not Taken (2009)
Frankenberry cereal mentioned
Saturday Night Live: Just Shorts (2009)
Mentioned in A bird for All Seasons
Leisure Suit Larry: Box Office Bust (2009)
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
The Nostalgia Critic: Top 11 Cereal Mascots (2009)
Franken Berry compared to Boris Karloff.
Malibu Shark Attack (2009)
mentioned in dialogue
Julie & Julia (2009)
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
Halloween II (2009)
A man in a Frankenstein costume is in the park.
The Haunted World of El Superbeasto (2009)
A man comes out to warn the audience of the nature of the film
Don't Look Up (2009)
mentioned that Igor is called "Fritz" in the first two movies
Sutures (2009)
Frankenstein mentioned
Wizards of Waverly Place: Franken-Girl (2009)
Title reference, plus Justin imitates the Doctor when he brings the monster to life
The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror XX (2009)
In the cold opening, Frankenstein's monster comes alive and escapes from the laboratory.
Stan Helsing (2009)
the Wolf Man gives oral sex to Frankenstein
Final Fantasy XIII (2009)
When Sazh power on the scrap processor he yells "IT'S ALIVE"
SNL Presents: A Very Gilly Christmas (2009)
Tarzan, Tonto, and Frankenstein's monster sing "Away in a Manger."
The Simpsons: Thursdays with Abie (2010)
Frankenstein's monster disembarks from the Tinseltown Starliner in Grandpa's story.
The Spy Next Door (2010)
Frankenstein mask
The Runaways (2010)
Joan says Kim looks like Frankenstein
The Wolfman (2010)
The mirror scene in Gwens shop
QI: Green (2010)
Alan Davies mentions the film.
The Pack (2010)
mentioned during end credits
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Episode #8.160 (2010)
Included in a $5,000 question
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Episode #8.171 (2010)
Subject of a $500 question
Dinocroc vs. Supergator (2010)
"genetic Frankensteins"
Love Ranch (2010)
mentioned in dialogue
Kevin Pollak: The Littlest Suspect (2010)
Mentioned in a comedy bit.
Mater's Tall Tales: Monster Truck Mater (2010)
Dr. Franken-wagon and his monster wrestle against Mater; a sports commentator says, "It's alive!"
Video Nasties: Moral Panic, Censorship & Videotape (2010)
It is mentioned in a magazine ("The 'original' Frankenstein").
Sharktopus (2010)
"go all Frankenstein"
Gacy House (2010)
Frankenstein mentioned
Mad Men: Blowing Smoke (2010)
"We've created a monster"
A History of Horror with Mark Gatiss: Frankenstein Goes to Hollywood (2010)
The opening credits feature a depiction of the Monster.
Cinemassacre's Monster Madness: Dracula vs. Frankenstein (2010)
Talks about the 1931 release of Dracula and Frankenstein
A History of Horror with Mark Gatiss: Home Counties Horror (2010)
The opening credits feature a depiction of the Monster.
A History of Horror with Mark Gatiss: The American Scream (2010)
The opening credits feature a depiction of the Monster.
Modern Family: Halloween (2010)
Frankenstein costume seen
The Middle.: Halloween (2010)
costume seen
The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror XXI (2010)
Frankenstein's monster is in Frink's laboratory.
Back to the Future: The Game - Episode 1, It's About Time (2010)
The movie poster can be seen in Marty's room.
Skins: Franky (2011)
mentioned in dialogue
Face Off: Naked Ambition (2011)
Frankenstein tattoo seen
Back to the Future: The Game - Episode 2, Get Tannen (2011)
The movie being played at the 1931 Hill Valley Theater.
Hall Pass (2011)
"Frankinopolous monster"
The Cinema Snob: Jesse James Meets Frankenstein's Daughter (2011)
"These experiments harder when you don't have Boris Karloff, Peter Boyle and Robert De Niro"
Beastly (2011)
"Frankenskank"
Scream: The Inside Story (2011)
It is mentioned in a magazine.
Back to the Future: The Game - Episode 4, Double Visions (2011)
Posters of the movie are displayed at the Hill Valley Theater.
X-Men: First Class (2011)
Erik says to call him Frankenstein's monster, and he's looking for his creator
Hollywood's Top Ten: Monster Movies (2011)
Honorable mention
Super 8 (2011)
Joe has a model of Frankensteins monsters head in his room
Conan: Wow! You DO Care About These Episode Titles. (2011)
Andy notes that Congressman Weiner's underwear walks like Frankenstein's monster
Ebert Presents: At the Movies: Episode #1.22 (2011)
Roger mentions that James Whale directed the film
Perform This Way (2011)
Weird Al appears as Frankenstein in one scene.
Brows Held High: The Brown Bunny (2011)
"It's like watching Frankenstein play with the flower girl."
General Hospital: Episode #1.12357 (2011)
mentioned in dialogue
Mad: So You Think You Can Train Your Dragon How to Dance/Yo Gagga Gagga! (2011)
The Karloff Frankenstein Monster appears in the MAD Rebus Sentences game.
The Big C: Goldilocks and the Bears (2011)
"I think you created a monster"
Contagion (2011)
mentioned in dialogue
The Cinema Snob: Child Bride (2011)
"I guess they have to keep themselves entertained when they're not out hunting Frankenstein."
Rage (2011)
There is an achievement titled "It's alive!"
Bad Movie Beatdown: Van Helsing (2011)
says Van Helsing pays tribute to this film
Cinemassacre's Monster Madness: Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man (2011)
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.
American Horror Story: Murder House (2011)
mentioned in dialogue
Tower Heist (2011)
Mentioned by Enrique
Mad: Kitchen Nightmare Before Christmas/How I Met Your Mummy (2011)
Mentioned in Gordon Ramsay's song.
Zombies: A Living History (2011)
Mary Shelley's original novel is mentioned and discussed.
South Park: Broadway Bro Down (2011)
In a shop window, you can see a mask of Frankenstein's monster
The Office: Doomsday (2011)
Dwight compares himself to Dr. Frankenstein.
House M.D.: Dead & Buried (2011)
Igor mentioned
Revenge: Suspicion (2011)
mentioned in dialogue
Modern Family: Leap Day (2012)
mentioned by Phil
FOX 25th Anniversary Special (2012)
mentioned
American Dad!: Ricky Spanish (2012)
Frankenstein is in the angry mob

Featured in 

Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
lord byron's prologue is a voice over to a flashback of the first movie
Hollywood and the Stars: Monsters We've Known and Loved (1964)
Scenes from the feature are shown and commented.
Way... Way Out (1966)
on television at moon base
Creature Features: Frankenstein/The Mummy's Tomb (1970)
This movie is featured in this episode.
Emergency!: Seance (1973)
The boys of Station 51 watch Frankenstein on television.
The Spirit of the Beehive (1973)
The prologue and Maria's death.
Son of Svengoolie: Frankenstein (1931) (1979)
This film was feature in this episode.
Son of Svengoolie: Frankenstein (1931) (1980)
This film is featured in this episode.
Son of Svengoolie: Frankenstein (1931) (1981)
This film is featured in this episode.
Coming Soon (1982)
The Horror of It All (1983)
Features scenes from "Frankenstein".
Nightmares (1983)
Playing on TV in the episode "Terror in Topanga".
Mask (1985)
Weird Science (1985)
plays on television when Wyat and Gary create Lisa
Shocker (1989)
Seen as Jonathan and Horace go through various channels.
Frankenstein: A Cinematic Scrapbook (1991)
shows footage from
Radio Flyer (1992)
Jack the Bear (1993)
on television
Troldspejlet: Matinee (1994)
Jakob Stegelmann looks at sci-fi and monster movies from the 1950s, mentions the film + clip shown
The Universal Story (1995)
"I know what it feels like to be God " and flaming windmill
Empire of the Censors (1995)
Jeffrey Richards mentions it. Also, photographs and footage of this movie are shown.
Doctor Who (1996)
Scream (1996)
Monster Mania (1997)
Film clips included
Troldspejlet: Frankenstein and Me (1997)
Forrest J Ackerman mentions the film + clip shown
Cybill: Halloween (1997)
Clips are shown.
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies: America's Greatest Movies (1998)
This film is #87 on the list.
Small Soldiers (1998)
After the Gwendy sequence that references Bride Of Frankenstein, it cuts to a close up of Boris Karloff from the original Frankenstein movie.
The American Nightmare (2000)
It is mentioned and discussed. Also, footage of this movie is shown.
Troldspejlet: Episode #28.14 (2002)
DVD compilation Classic Monster Collection featuring the film is reviewed + footage used
Star Trek: Enterprise: Horizon (2003)
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.
The 100 Greatest Scary Moments (2003)
Clips are shown.
Van Helsing: The Man and the Monsters (2004)
Scenes and clips from the movie are shown in the docummentary.
My Step Brother Frankenstein (2004)
Yegor, Sonya and their friends make fun of Pavlik by watching the film with him and discussing how much he looks like Frankenstein
The Dead Will Walk (2004)
clips shown
Nightmares in Foam Rubber (2004)
clips shown
Troldspejlet: Episode #32.8 (2004)
DVD compilation Frankenstein: The Legacy Collection featuring the film is reviewed + footage used
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movie Quotes: America's Greatest Quips, Comebacks and Catchphrases (2005)
The quote "It's alive! It's alive!" is #49 on the list.
The Perfect Scary Movie (2005)
Clips are shown
American Pie Presents Band Camp (2005)
jim's dad is watching it on tv and we see some clips from it
Technocalyps (2006)
"It's alive" scene
The Pervert's Guide to Cinema (2006)
featured in PGTC
Cinemassacre's Monster Madness: The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (2007)
A brief clip from this movie is shown
Cinemassacre's Monster Madness: Phantom of the Opera (2007)
A brief clip from this movie is shown
Cinemassacre's Monster Madness: Dracula (2007)
A brief clip from this movie is shown
Cinemassacre's Monster Madness: Frankenstein (2007)
This movie is reviewed.
Cinemassacre's Monster Madness: The Mummy (2007)
A brief clip from this movie is shown
Cinemassacre's Monster Madness: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (2007)
A brief clip from the movie is shown.
Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed (2008)
Clip of Frankenstein's experiment is included
Nightmares in Red, White and Blue: The Evolution of the American Horror Film (2009)
It is mentioned and discussed. Also, footage of this movie is shown.
20 to 1: Adults Only 20 to 1: Movie Monsters (2010)
Clips shown in a segment on Dr. Frankenstein's monster.
American Grindhouse (2010)
John Landis mentions it. Also, footage of this movie is shown.
Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy (2010)
Footage of this movie is shown.
Brows Held High: Tideland (2011)
Oancitizen recalls this film.
Cinemassacre's Monster Madness: House of Frankenstein (2011)
cataloging the mad doctors of the franchise
Cinemassacre's Monster Madness: Halloween 4 (2011)
likens the drunken posse to the angry villagers

Spoofed in 

Hellzapoppin' (1941)
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.
Goof on the Loose (1964)
A character imitates Frankenstein's Monster.
Woody's Clip Joint (1964)
Woody makes the lion look like the Frankenstein monster.
Scooby Doo, Where Are You!: A Gaggle of Galloping Ghosts (1969)
classic monster likeness spoofed
Blackenstein (1973)
Schlock (1973)
Schlock, the monster, meets a young girl feeding ducks by a river.
The Goodies: Frankenfido (1975)
the title and part of the episode
The Ghost Busters: Dr. Whatsisname (1975)
The entire episode is a send-up of the Universal Frankenstein films.
Saturday Night Live: Richard Benjamin/Rickie Lee Jones (1979)
Spoofed in A Bird for All Seasons
Moonraker (1979)
Frankenweenie (1984)
The 13 Ghosts of Scooby-Doo: That's Monstertainment (1985)
Scooby-Doo is paranormally sucked into a Frankenstein film.
Transylvania 6-5000 (1985)
parody Frankenstein character
Jason Lives: Friday the 13th Part VI (1986)
Jason's resurrection is a send-up of the classic lightning bolt
Saturday Night Live: Paul Simon/Linda Ronstadt (1987)
spoofed in Succinctly Speaking
The Jönsson Gang in Mallorca (1989)
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.
The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror (1990)
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.
Mathnet: The Case of the Unnatural (1991)
Manufacturer of artificial people named Frank N. Steenbrenner
The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror II (1991)
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.
The D.P. Man (1992)
Porn take off on classic monster tale.
Swamp Thing: Night of the Dying (1992)
quote, "I'm alive! I'm alive!"
Animaniacs: Draculee, Draculaa/Phranken-Runt (1993)
Spoofed in the "Phranken-Runt" segment
VeggieTales: Where's God When I'm S-Scared? (1993)
performed as "Frankencelery"
Fantastic Four: The Silver Surfer & the Coming of Galactus: Part 1 (1994)
A re-creation of the "It's alive!" scene is on TV.
Tales from the Far Side (1994)
Opening sequence features the creation of a Frankencow.
Runaway Brain (1995)
The character of Dr. Frankenollie.
The Bride of Frank (1996)
Has Frank as the monster and uses the line "It's Alive!"
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Phil Hartman (1998)
spoofed in Succinctly Speaking
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch: Good Will Haunting (1998)
Sabrina plays the violin to calm down Frankenstein's monster.
The New Addams Family: Lurch's Little Helper (1999)
whole lab scene spoofed with Gomez as the doctor and Fester as Igor
Monster Mash (2000)
Mistress Frankenstein (2000)
frankenstein parody
Banjo-Tooie (2000)
Shrek (2001)
Shallow Hal (2001)
Frankenthumb (2002)
It's a close parody of this classic.
May (2002)
The film is an update of the 'Frankenstein' story.
Big Train: Episode #2.6 (2002)
The movie is spoofed in a sketch.
Gay Propaganda (2002)
the segment featuring gay characters.
The Simpsons: I'm Spelling as Fast as I Can (2003)
Bart watches a movie titled "Frankenstein and the Harlem Globetrotters Meet the Mummy and the Washington Generals.,"
The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror XIV (2003)
Segment "Frinkenstein" is a spoof of this film.
Teacher's Pet (2004)
"It's alive... it's alive!"
Shrek 2 (2004)
When Mongo is created, you can hear Ginger Bread Man saying "It's Alive!!"
Duck Dodgers: Diva Delivery/Castle High (2005)
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.
Robot Chicken: Joint Point (2005)
The Mummy is hazed by Dracula, Frankenstein's monster, and the Wolf Man.
Wallace & Gromit in The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005)
"Drive out the monster": townspeople chasing giant rabbit armed with pitchforks and garden forks
Chappelle's Show: Episode #3.3 (2006)
A sitcom starring The Monster, The Wolf Man and The Mummy
Robot Chicken: Lust for Puppets (2006)
girl's fiance is Frankenstein
Igor (2008)
Igor brings to life an "evil" monster from human tissue
The Simpsons: Sex, Pies and Idiot Scrapes (2008)
The Mulk character spoofs both Frankenstein's monster and the Incredible Hulk.
The Starter Wife: The Forty-Year-Old Virgin Queen (2008)
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!"
Tales of Monkey Island: Chapter 4 - The Trial and Execution of Guybrush Threepwood (2009)
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
Saturday Night Live: Taylor Swift (2009)
Spoofed in the "Firelight" digital short
Meet Monica Velour (2010)
"Frankenbooty" scenes
CyberBeat (2010)
The laborartory scene is an unsubtle parody of the creation of Frankenstein.
Scared Shrekless (2010)
Gingy's tale spoofs the creation of the monster from Frankenstein
Saturday Night Live: Helen Mirren/Foo Fighters (2011)
Spoofed in the "Frank Stein" segment
Chillerama (2011)
parodied in segment "The Diary of Anne Frankenstein"
The Simpsons: Replaceable You (2011)
Spoofed in the Itchy & Scratchy cartoon Bart watches
Late Show with David Letterman: Episode #19.112 (2012)
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.

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