Abbot White
Abbot White

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Abbot White

1981
Movie
88 min
Mandarin

After 30 years of living in a box buried six feet underground, the so-called Devil Claw breaks from his grave and takes over the body of a monk (Yuen Yat Chor), whom he uses to get revenge on the men who buried him decades before. With supernatural abilities to fend off blows, become invisible and use his extremities like swords, the reincarnated corpse is a vengeful force to be reckoned with, making for a classic kung fu flick that packs a punch.

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IMDb7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes100%
Metacritic75/100
Google Users92%
Director: Charles BartonGenres: Comedy, Horror, Mystery

Plot Summary

The iconic comedy duo Bud Abbott and Lou Costello find themselves in a terrifying situation when the remains of Frankenstein's monster and Dracula are shipped to America. They are tasked with returning the monsters to their coffins, but things go hilariously wrong when both creatures are reawakened. Larry Talbot, the Wolf Man, also makes an appearance, adding to the chaotic monster mash.

Critical Reception

Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein is widely regarded as one of the greatest horror-comedy films ever made. Critics and audiences alike praised the perfect blend of genuine scares and laugh-out-loud humor, along with the clever writing and the stars' impeccable comedic timing. It's often cited as the peak of Abbott and Costello's career and a beloved classic in both the horror and comedy genres.

What Reviewers Say

  • A near-perfect blend of horror and comedy that revitalized both genres.

  • Bud Abbott and Lou Costello deliver their finest performances, perfectly playing off Universal's classic monsters.

  • Clever writing and genuine scares make this a timeless classic.

Google audience: Audiences consistently praise the film for its enduring humor and the successful integration of Abbott and Costello's comedy with classic Universal monsters. Many highlight the film's ability to be both genuinely funny and suspenseful, making it a favorite across generations.

Fun Fact

This film is notable for being the only time Bela Lugosi reprised his role as Dracula in a film, and it was also the only time he appeared on screen with Lon Chaney Jr. as the Wolf Man.

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