The Production Code emerged in 1934, creating strict guidelines for films. However, movies made before the Code didn’t abide by those rules. So, we got some pretty weird and freaky stuff.
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1931)
Why it's awesome: Fredric March won Best Actor in a Leading Role at the 1932 Academy Awards. (Or, should I say "Beast Actor" ba dum tsss.) The special effects were fantastic, especially for a 1930s film. Don't believe me? Watch the transformation scene below.
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Who needs CGI anyway?
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Dracula (1931)
Why it's awesome: Bela Lugosi's performance is utterly creepy. Even creepier, he was buried in his cape. The film's use of silence ups the suspense factor.
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Plus, Dwight Frye's portrayl of Renfield is downright unsettling. Just look at his facial expression. Freaky.
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