“The scariest comedy of all time!” Synopsis: An American grandson of the infamous scientist, struggling to prove that he is not as insane as people believe, is invited to Transylvania, where he discovers the process that reanimates a dead body.

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Calamity Brains:

Mel Brooks’ tongue-in-cheek horror spoof Young Frankenstein deserves the attention it gets. Even without being well-versed in the genre, it’s still absurdly funny, and repeat watchers will often find subtle jokes they missed the first time through.

Gene Wilder makes a perfect mad scientist, and his odd cast of servants generally have excellent comedic timing. Teri Garr is a great choice for simulating the kittenish, useless dames we love from the ‘30s and ‘40s. Despite being a complete spoof, the movie is careful with casting and ambiance, and actually does a good job of calling to mind the films it teases.

The entire movie is a homage to horror, especially old school classic monster films. Effects are deliberately cheesy, acting is over-the-top, and the movie is stuffed full of just about every classic horror trope you can think of. (I’d make you guys a drinking game for it, but you’d die.)

Even if Mel Brooks is usually too zany for you, if you’re a classic horror fan you’re likely to find something you enjoy in Young Frankenstein.

Calamity Brains’ Rating: B+
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