So by this logic, we can use Psycho as an example for women making awful parents?

The movie did a good job of exploring the themes of fathers passing down their sins of abuse, forced expectations, and suppression of emotional vocabulary to their sons. Some of the language in this was difficult to hear. One of the bigger hurdles I've overcome was to take my history with my father beating me, my sister, and my mother bloody and breaking that cycle to teach gentle communication and patience to my children. I can't tell you the amount of tears, therapy, and work I've put into being a good dad and ensuring I don't pass down the sins that fell on my shoulders.

Makes me think of an exchange from the Hallmark Frankenstein (2004). Walton to the creature: “Christ did not resort to vengeance when mankind sinned against him.” Creature: “His father loved Him, sir."

There are been plenty adaptations of Mary Shelley's novel and, for me, is The Bride of Frankenstein from 1935, along with the James Whale 1931 Universal Monster classic. I thought Kenneth Branagh's 1994 version was ok and while I enjoyed del Toro's version, I felt the film was missing something. If you thought Frankenhooker was crazy, you need to check out Blackenstein if you haven't already, Vicky.

My favorite Frankenstein retellings/reimaginings are Frankenhooker and Birth/Rebirth

I think Victor "loved" the creature as an extension of himself, reflected in the joy at hearing his name spoken; but as the creature moves away from that, learns things that begin to define him as separate and autonomous, becomes his own "self", then speaks / acts out against his mistreatment, Victor goes from losing interest to despising him; a typical Dad, really

Appreciate your POV'S as always Like being the "middle man" when taking in different sides of things. Regardless of how we interpret the movie, thee imagination/talent should be acknowledged

Very good analysis! I never thought to hear something really feminist and anti-patriarchal on yt, as these are not popular standpoints. But you did it, brave stuff! Liked and subscribed! =)

Nah, this isn't men make terrible parents. I mean statistically you are more likely to commit crime and murder with a mother as a single parent than you are as having a father as a single parent.

The movie sucked.