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Graveyard Statue

posted 8 years ago by normantater
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Just wanted to say what a cool statue of Death holding a sword, about 4 minutes into the film. This is the scene where Fritz and Frankenstein are digging up the corpse.

[–] snickz 8 years ago

I always loved the opening scene.

[–] kbarada 8 years ago

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/d4/f7/09/d4f7099e69e5644086c784367f1f6ca5.jpg

[–] greenbudgie 8 years ago

The DVD commentator notes how Frankenstein shovels dirt at the figure of the Grim Reaper. Perhaps to show that he disrespects death?

[–] VValkyrie 8 years ago

Interesting take. The Grim Reaper & sword are seen initially then in scend digging up the grave, Jesus on crucifix in in shot.

Love your green budgie pic.