Welcome to our Made of Madness March, where we kick things off by diving into the dark and fascinating world of Mary Shelley—the brilliant mind who dreamed up one of literature’s most haunting creations. We’ll explore her unconventional upbringing, the stormy night that sparked the idea of Frankenstein, and share our thoughts on the Frankenstein novel itself including its haunting themes and complex characters.

Then, the real madness begins: we’re splitting 12 different Frankenstein adaptations between the three of us and throwing them into a head-to-head bracket showdown. Over the next two weeks, we’ll battle it out to decide which version electrifies the story best and truly bring Mary Shelley’s story to life.

Hosted by Keri with co-hosts Lindsey and Crystal.

Books & Adaptations Mentioned:

• Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
• Frankenstein Adaptations PDF 

Frankenstein Rating System Sheets

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Chapters:

(00:00) Introductions

(02:10) Frankenstein / Mary Shelley Introduction & Background

(17:45) Frankenstein (Ratings and Spoiler Thoughts)

(49:30) The Wheel of Frankenstein