Frankenstein's Aunt

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Frankenstein's Aunt is the protagonist of three novels - two by Allan Rune Pettersson and a seven-episode TV miniseries based on the first one. The story is a humorous homage to the Universal Horror Frankenstein films.

Seasons

7 Episodes • Premiered 1987

As Doctor Henry Frankenstein, assisted by his assistant Igor, prepares to give life to his creature, he learns of the coming of his aunt. The latter arrives in the village where her nephew lives, and meets her strange inhabitants: a werewolf, a white lady, or even Count Dracula. She also meets Max, a little boy who has fled his parents-in-law and who is hiding in Frankenstein's castle.

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1. The Birth

Baron Frankenstein's nephew Henry cannot stay away from the family tradition. With the help of his assistant Igor, the blood-sucking count Dracula and a host of other eerie residents of his castle, he creates an artificial human

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2. Renovation

The blacksmith spreads the rumor that Frankenstein's aunt Hanna only came to sell the castle. This is also heard by the castle residents, who are now trying everything to drive Hanna away.

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3. The Bride

Albert has set his mind on finding a bride. After he failed in the castle with his applications for female residents, he tries further in the city.

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4. The Cradle

Klara takes care of the injured Albert and causes all kinds of confusion among the castle residents. There are jealous rivalries as everyone tries to win the favor of the human guest.

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5. The Salon Lion

The castle residents advise how they can help lovelorn Albert. In order to impress Klara's mother, he should be brought up to be an educated man with good manners.

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6. The Automobile

The wedding between Klara and Hans is a done deal. A car is ready as a wedding present. The castle residents see one last chance to help their friend.

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7. The Wedding

The wedding bells ring for the marriage of Klara and Albert. All city dwellers are invited to the celebrations. The practiced charmer Count Dracula tries for Klara's mother.

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