Frankenstein in popular culture Frankenstein in popular culture Mary Shelley's 1818 novel "Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus", and the famous character of Frankenstein's monster, have influenced popular culture for at least a century. The work has inspired numerous films, television programs, video games and derivative works. The character of the monster remains one of the most recognized icons in horror fiction. The first film adaptation of the tale, "Frankenstein", was made by Edison Studios in 1910, written and directed by J. Searle Dawley, with Augustus Phillips as Frankenstein, Mary Fuerte as Elizabeth, and Charles Ogle as the Monster. The brief (16 min.) story has
Prometheus: The Discipline of Fire & Demise Prometheus: The Discipline of Fire & Demise Prometheus: The Discipline of Fire & Demise is the fourth and final studio album by Norwegian black metal band Emperor. It was released on 21 October 2001, through Candlelight Records. "Prometheus: The Discipline of Fire & Demise" differs from Emperor's previous recordings with a focus on a more progressive style. The album was nominated for a Norwegian Grammy Award for Best Metal album in 2001. "Prometheus: The Discipline of Fire & Demise" failed to chart in North America and Europe. A music video was made for the song "Empty" and released on 8