This movie is great fun, but young children might find Frankenstein frightening.
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Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein
(1948, Rated NR, Classic)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 7; suggested age 7. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Classic comedy-horror for older kids and teens.
updated 07.04.08
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 7 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein
Parents need to know that this movie, which combines black and white 40s comedy with classic screen monsters, may not translate well for children used to eye-dazzling special effects, or for younger children, who may become frightened of these classic screen monsters menacing lovable Costello. Older kids will identify with frightened Costello and enjoy the monster hijinx. Teens may laugh with (or at) the comedians and the monsters.
Read our full review by Nancy Warren
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about how the movie manages to be scary despite cheesy special effects. Also, can you think of other movies that combine humor and horror? Why does this formula work?
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Lives in IllinoisI rate this title on for age 8 and give itClassic Comedy with a slightly scary twist
- Lives in IowaI rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Great movie
This is the best Abbot and Costello movie out of the three that I have seen.
- Lives in New YorkI rate this title on for age 2 and give it
I love abbott and costello!
I must be one of the only 13-year-olds today who actually knows who Abbott and Costello are.But I love their movies. It's real humor- not innappropriate humor, but fun, light humor. This is my 2nd favorite a&c movie- my favorite is 'the time of their lives.' Meet Frankenstein might be a little scary for kids under 7 or 8. I LOVE IT!
- Lives inI rate this title off for age 17 and give it
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