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Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein

(1948, Rated NR, Classic, Starring Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Lon Chaney, Jr.)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 7; suggested age 7.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Classic comedy-horror for older kids and teens.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 7 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.

  • Violence & scariness:

    Frankenstein burns up, evil Sandra is thrown out of a window, and the Werewolf plunges off a cliff with Dracula, but all the violence is mitigated by comic Costello. Scenes of the Werewolf transforming, and of Dracula and the Werewolf menacing Wilbur may frighten younger viewers but amuse older ones.

  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

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.

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  • 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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  1. Adult Reviewer
    aurora
    Lives in Illinois
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 4.0

    Classic Comedy with a slightly scary twist

    This movie is great fun, but young children might find Frankenstein frightening.

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  2. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    schuymarch1
    Lives in Iowa
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Great movie

    This is the best Abbot and Costello movie out of the three that I have seen.

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  3. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    KelandryOfTortal ...
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    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!

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