AFI: Frankenstein

Pete and Hannah are rewatching and re-ranking classic films from the AFI lists as they work toward creating their own ultimate AFI Top 100. Each week, they revisit an iconic entry, exploring its legacy, influence, and whether it still deserves its spot. This week’s episode dives into James Whale’s Frankenstein (1931)—a landmark of early horror cinema that helped define the genre and introduced one of film’s most enduring monsters