"The Ghost of Frankenstein" is a 1942 horror film and the fourth installment in the original series of Universal Pictures Frankenstein movies. The story follows Dr. Ludwig Frankenstein, the son of Victor Frankenstein, as he attempts to restore the creature, played by Bela Lugosi, to life. In the film, Dr. Ludwig seeks to find a way to give the creature a new brain, leading to a series of conflicts with local villagers and the creature's own tragic fate. The film explores themes of creation, responsibility, and the consequences of playing God.