Frankenstein in popular culture

Mary Shelley's 1818 novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus, and the famous character of Frankenstein's monster, have influenced popular culture for at least a century. The work has inspired numerous films, television programs, video games and derivative works. The character of the Monster remains one of the most recognized icons in horror fiction.^[1]

^ Stuart Fischoff; Alexandra Dimopoulos; François Nguyen; Rachel Gordon (2005-08-25). "The Psychological Appeal of Movie Monsters" (PDF). Journal of Media Psychology. 10 (3). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2007-08-19. Retrieved 2007-07-11.

[psy-1] Stuart Fischoff; Alexandra Dimopoulos; François Nguyen; Rachel Gordon (2005-08-25). "The Psychological Appeal of Movie Monsters" (PDF). Journal of Media Psychology. 10 (3). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2007-08-19. Retrieved 2007-07-11.

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