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The scenes with Frankenstein's monster and the blind hermit made me cry

posted 16 years ago by bilttd_biscoi
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So good acting. O.P. Heggie was wonderful as the isolated blind man who thanked God for bringing him a friend. And Boris Karloff was just so damn amazing. The monster looked like he finally had found a place where he belonged. I hated it when those hunters came. Wouldn't it have been great if the hunters never would have come there or if we were given an alternate ending which ends with the hermit and the creature finding their way back together.

Ah, what the hell it's a horror movie..

[–] prettynoose69 12 years ago

The part is most heartbreaking is as the hunters are leading the old gent out of his burning hut he asks "Why do you do this?" So sad! What could he possibly have to look foward to, ending his final days in a poorhouse, broken and ill. At least with the monster they could have had a decent life together.

[–] rmontro 11 years ago

I agree with some of the others this is one of the best scenes ever filmed. Which is probably one reason why it lends itself so well to parody.

[–] Drenyelle 11 years ago

Just rewatched the film today and totally agree that the scene is amazing. I also find the moment when he sees The Bride and says, "Friend?" to be equally heartbreaking.

[–] Tresix 11 years ago

Yes, that scene still gets to me. Especially when he takes her hand and she screams and runs away.

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[–] rmontro 11 years ago

Yes, that scene still gets to me. Especially when he takes her hand and she screams and runs away.

I also always liked the way he says "She hate me". Remember that guy in the XFL who had "He Hate Me" in his back? I always wondered if he got that from Bride of Frankenstein.

The XFL was Vince McMahon's (owner of the WWE) attempt to start a football league. Players could wear nicknames on their backs instead of their regular last name, "He Hate Me" being the most well known example.

[–] Tresix 11 years ago

I think the "He Hate Me" nickname was directed more at his "haters", those who would be jealous of him. As we would say in my neighborhood, "It's a black thang, you wouldn't understand!".

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[–] rmontro 11 years ago

I think the "He Hate Me" nickname was directed more at his "haters", those who would be jealous of him.

Yeah, I figured that's how he meant it. That doesn't mean he didn't get it from Bride of Frankenstein though.

[–] gortx 11 years ago

It is one of the most profoundly perverse, yet touching, scenes in cinema. I love all the symbolism in the film, particularly the recurring Cross symbols. The moment when the Cross glows on the Hermit's wall as the scene fades out when the Monster falls asleep was one of those shots I have replayed in my head more than just about any.

P.S. All those folks who say they can't watch the Hermit scenes anymore because of YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN have to grow up. Of course, it's their loss.

[–] ozymandias312 11 years ago

Yeah, still gets me every time. I can relate, only too well. :o(

And I stood where I did be; for there was no more use to run; And again I lookt with my hope gone.

[–] bastasch8647 11 years ago

A very touching relationship. No, Whale did not intend the relationship to be funny, but he made sure that these scenes included bits of humor. You know - two lonely people smoking cigars, drinking wine, having a good time just being friends.

[–] milo44 11 years ago

I'm just watching that scene .. and it is touching .. that is until the two lost men come to the door and ruin it ... indeed bilttd .. it would have been a geat alternate ending .

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I'd like a chance t' shoot at an educated man once in my life .

[–] DearJohnny 10 years ago

Another bit of pathos: Watch the Monster's face when the men come in the cottage. He knows what's going to happen.

[–] milo44 10 years ago

Indeed I will Johnny .

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I'd like a chance t' shoot at an educated man once in my life .

[–] sumankey13 10 years ago

Had to stop watching this movie AGAIN recently because of this one scene ;o(

[–] zsofikam 9 years ago

Agreed, that scene is so touching.

[–] ChocolateFrankenstein 8 years ago

It's a very touching scene it almost got me.

When I became a man I put away childish things, including the fear of childishness.

[–] workingwithknives 8 years ago

Touched my heart when the poor bastard looks through the window after hearing the hermit playing violin.