Frankenstein Vs Van Helsing

Throughout the years, films have interpreted Frankenstein in many different ways and forms. The themes and stories of these films are changed to engage the audience of that time. Films use several elements that provide their portrayal of Frankenstein to their audience. In Victor Frankenstein, the monster is part of a controversial experiment opposed by authority because of its way of cheating death. On the other hand, Van Helsing’s Frankenstein is portrayed as a harmless monster that is needed for his technology for a greater evil. Although both Victor Frankenstein and Van Helsing portray different versions of Frankenstein, they share similar qualities that can be depicted through lighting, setting, costume design, and music in both films.

According to Keating, lighting can help tell a story by directing the spectator’s attention, setting and appropriate mood, denoting time and space, and enhancing characterization. Keating also mentions that lighting can glamorize the star. Lighting during the final stages of creation in Victor Frankenstein, is designed enhance the mood of the scene by producing a sense of danger and the manifestation of an evil being through a storm. Lighting helps convey the monster’s sinister illustration by limiting the amount of light that impacts the creature. This ensures to inform the audience that Frankensteins’ monster is an evil, dangerous, supernatural creature. In comparison to Victor Frankenstein, Van Helsing’s use of lighting also affects the portrayal of Frankenstein. Similarly, the effects of lighting are caused by a storm that is taking place. The scene is dark with limited light, although more light does reflect on this version of Frankenstein. The lighting effect shows the intimidating image of Frankenstein, but does not characterize the monster as an evil

Lighting, music, costume design, setting, among other techniques are used by filmmakers to interpret their intentions to audience members. Both Victor Frankenstein and Van Helsing portray a horrifying monster, but use different elements to characterize the supernatural creature. In Victor Frankenstein, the monster is exactly what it is supposed to be with elements enhancing his terrifying illustration that is intended to scare the audience. In contrast, Van Helsing portrays a more humble monster with the ability of having human thoughts and speech making him less terrifying to the audience. Both films create their own version of the famous monster intended for different audience members one created for the purpose of frightening people, the other