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CriticCrunch has 4 James Whale titles in its catalog, ranked by quality percentile. 2 rank in the Top 10%, led by The Invisible Man.
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Son of Frankenstein
1939
Horror · Science Fiction

Dracula
1931
Horror

Drácula
1931
Horror

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
1931
Horror · Science Fiction

The Devil-Doll
1936
Horror · Science Fiction

Mark of the Vampire
1935
Mystery · Horror

Werewolf of London
1935
Horror · Fantasy

Mystery of the Wax Museum
1933
Horror · Mystery

Dr. Frankenstein and his monster both turn out to be alive after being attacked by an angry mob. The now-chastened scientist attempts to escape his past, but a former mentor forces him to assist with the creation of a new creature.
Dir. James Whale · With Boris Karloff, Colin Clive, Valerie Hobson

After experimenting on himself and becoming invisible, scientist Jack Griffin, now aggressive due to the drug's effects, seeks a way to reverse the experiment at any cost.
Dir. James Whale · With Claude Rains, Gloria Stuart, William Harrigan

Henry Frankenstein pieces together body parts in the hope of bringing a human-like creature to life. The mad scientist’s dreams are shattered by his monstrous creation awakening with rage to a world that hates and fears him.
Dir. James Whale · With Colin Clive, Mae Clarke, John Boles

In a remote region of Wales, five travelers beset by a relentless storm find shelter in an old mansion.
Dir. James Whale · With Boris Karloff, Melvyn Douglas, Charles Laughton