Frankenstein (1931, James Whale) - Windmill Scene

• Ross: Foley & Sound FX

• Scott: Music Composition

The Curse of Frankenstein (1957, Terence Fisher) -Awakening Scene

• Ross: Music

• Scott: Foley & Sound FX

• Both contain key moments of transformation and horror allowing - dramatic sound design and musical tension.

  
  

• Different cinematic styles - 1931 version reflects early Hollywood horror sound, while 1957 showcases Hammer Horror’s more intense, orchestral approach.

  
  

• Opportunity to contrast traditional vs. modern scoring and sound FX techniques...

What have we asked ourselves?

• How much we should lean into genre expectations vs. subvert them?

• Should the 1931 FX be more exaggerated (expressionist) or subtle (realist)?

• Should the 1957 music be purely orchestral or mix it with ambient/synthetic textures for a modern take on things?

• How can we ensure that sound and music feel cohesive between our two clips (if)?

After today...

• Solidify foley choices – Test out different materials for footsteps, windmill creaks, and impacts, monster grunts, laboratory apparatus, angry crowds...

  
  

• Draft musical sketches – Experiment with strings, brass, and low-frequency drones (Midi/Acoustic) to match the Hammer Horror tone....

  
  

• Initial rough mixes – Laying out ambience, SFX, and music in DAW for feedback & revision (reflection)

• Gain feedback – Welcome additional ideas and suggestions from tutors and peers...