The dream
I would like to read some interpretations of Whale's dream (the one where Clay is taking Whale's brain out of his head and replacing it with another). Any takers?
shareWhale's mind is deteriorating and he's haunted by the memories of his lover Barnett. Clay, in his dream is Dr. Frankenstein reviving him, bringing his mind back from the dead and Whale is the monster coming alive. That's how I saw it.
In Condon's first draft of the script there was a much longer pool sequence [a Whale dream sequence] that was inspired by 'The Invisible Man'---Whale goes outside, and starts peeling off his face, and goes to touch Clay, while invisible. It's a pity it didn't make it to the movie.
Interesting perspective. Anyone else?
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How do You know Condon's first draft was like that? I think it's owesome. It shows another way how I see Whale's movies.
shareI got it from an interview with Bill Condon :). I forgot why exactly he decided to forgo this scene. I think he just wanted to focus on The Frankenstein theme without bringing any other characters into his artistic vision.
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