In 1818, Mary Shelley dreamed up Frankenstein, a story born from a ghost-writing challenge among literary legends that became one of the most enduring tales in horror. In this episode, we trace Mary Shelley’s fascinating life, her inspirations in science and tragedy, and how her creation of the Modern Prometheus has lived on for more than two centuries. Our discussion explores how Frankenstein’s monster evolved from novel to film, stage, and video games—from early text adventures and Atari classics to strange homages in Castlevania, Persona, and beyond. Join us as we reanimate this literary and gaming legend on today’s trip down Memory Card Lane.
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A Trip Down Memory Card Lane