Frankenstein’s Monster: 200 years on, why is he still so popular?

A Google search for ‘Frankenstein’ gives you nearly 65 million entries, for the story is one of the most recognised icons in all horror fiction. In this entertaining illustrated talk, Joanna Penglase looks into the original and all the spinoffs – sequels, movies, TV series, video games, tributes – to ask: why are we so intrigued by this rather gruesome tale?