These films fell under the Production Code, which dictated strict rules for films to follow starting in 1934. For Pre-Code horror films, check these out .
The Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
Basic Plot: Undead 'lovers' + Freaky mini things + Death = The Bride of Frankenstein
Fun Fact: Both Louise Brooks and David Niven were considered for roles in the film.
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Condemned to Live (1935)
Basic Plot: Unsolved murders + Vampires + Mob of villagers = Condemned to Live
Fun Fact: Some of the costumes were previously used in The Bride of Frankenstein.
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Mad Love (1935)
Basic Plot: Peter Lorre + Swapping hands + Urge to kill = Mad Love
Fun Fact: Shots of the wax statue in close-up are of actress Frances Drake, not of an actual statue.
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The Raven (1935)
Basic Plot: Edgar Allan Poe + Gifted surgeon + Unrequited love = The Raven
Fun Fact: Universal Pictures encouraged theater owners to send letters to schools, persuading teachers to promote the film to students.
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