My dad was a monster! Sara Karloff on reviving Frankenstein, 95 years on — SkimNews
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- Sara Karloff (Boris Karloff's daughter) joins composer Michael Shapiro to discuss how the 1931 Frankenstein became a much-loved horror classic as the film turns 95.
- Shapiro's original musical score for the 1931 Frankenstein is finally coming to London, with the headline-quote "My dad was a monster!" framing Karloff's reflection on her father's iconic role.
Why it matters: London audiences will hear Michael Shapiro's score for the 1931 Frankenstein performed live for the first time, 95 years after the film's release — a rare chance to experience Boris Karloff's iconic performance with its intended musical accompaniment rather than the orchestral replacement used in most screenings.
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