Young Frankenstein (1974)

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Director: Mel Brooks

Writers: Gene Wilder and Mel Brooks, based on characters in the novel Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

Stars: Gene Wilder, Peter Boyle, Marty Feldman, Madeline Kahn, Chloris Leachman, Teri Garr, Kenneth Mars, Richard Haydn, Liam Dunn

A relative of the original Dr. Frankenstein becomes heir to his ancestor's work in this hilarious spoof of the classic horror film. 

Mel Brooks is generally overrated as a filmmaker, and Gene Wilder's later films failed to deliver many laughs. 

However, this collaboration shows the genius they are capable of in the right circumstances. 

The cast is excellent and the choice to shoot in black and white was inspired.