Frankenstein’s monster: terrifying, tragic… and sometimes surprisingly hot. Over the decades, filmmakers have stitched together everything from patchwork horrors to shirtless supernatural hunks, proving that a little lightning bolt and a few scars can go a long way. And let’s not forget the Brides, who are equal parts terrifying, tragic, and totally gorgeous.
We’ve rounded up the most memorable, bizarre, and downright sexy iterations of Frankenstein’s monster and his famous companions, from Boris Karloff’s iconic flat-top to Jacob Elordi’s “ugly-cute” monster muscles. Some will make you laugh, some will make you cry, and some will make you… rethink what counts as a date-night crush. Prepare for the newest addition to the list by checking out the sexiest of Frankenstein’s monsters.