“It’s alive! Alive!” – Dr. Victor Von Frankenstein.
Since and even before the fascination of the replication of human life, as expressed through the medium of film, particularly the horror and science-fiction genres, such as the film, ‘Frankenstein’ and more recently, ‘Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein’, as the genius mistaken for madness, of one Dr. Victor Frankenstein, who has been the archetypal icon for the sublimated core of man as god. How the stuporstitious have attempted to thwart the progession of science at every turn, but sadly fail in this modern age. Gone are the dark days of christian tyranny, when logical thinking processes were uselesly integrated into even schools of thought and educational institutions of the state; yet even now in the 21st century, there still lingers residue that is slowly but surely being wiped clean. Even the Catholic Pope has recently condemned the successful cloning – the first step.
And now blindlighters have decried the efforts of Science to further evolve technology, yet cannot stunt it any longer as they have done in the past. Often, science progresses occultly now, as Scientists and the government realize the value of silence to avoid panic amongst the herd, only allowing for incremental snippets of information at a time. As it is, it provides fundies with another reason with which to point their fingers screetching about the evils of The Devil in the world, and the impending rule of the so-called “Antichrist”.
And so the cloning of human beings has become another scapegoat. Another Dark Art / Science relegated to The Infernal Regions. “Man cannot play God” is the cant, but this is obviously incorrect, as man has, and shall continue to step into the role of The Gods, setting his own destiny, forging new technologies, discarding useless foolosophies no longer logical nor applicable – innovating, inventing, establishing ever new standards of theory and practice.
These need not necessarily be brainless zombies – as the story goes, did you ever stop to think what the result could have been had a “normal” brain been selected instead of the “abnormal” one? Or what the result would have been with a more attractive candidate? Science is a process of trial and error, catalogued and improved upon – the perfecting process is ever ongoing – in the first phase, many zygotes were rejected until finally, the perfect combination of DNA configuration was achieved, hence, “Dolly” the sheep came to be {RIP}.
The second phase shall be the generation, regeneration, and the preservation of limbs and organs grown individually, utilizing a patient’s own DNA. Thusfar, skin grafts have been used from the patient’s own body or from cadavres; ears and noses have been cultivated on the backs of rats. Cloning will eliminate the need for any of this, which now seems so archaic. And finally, the highest Scientific accomplishment – the creation of life itself! Vitamancy.
The thought birthed onto paper only voices the propensity of scientific inevitability; and much later onto film, has come to be – the Pygmalionic Ritual has yielded another scientific triumph. Another manifestation of Satan has appeared – the Infernal Gates have again been swung wide open – and another daemon is released!
SEX
Yet another element to be added to the Dionysian world. Consider the cultivation of the perfect mate, or sex slave. One who will be willing to fulfill your every wish and whim. A clone may be cultivated to resmebles whatever E.C.I. you may hold, with the three-dimensional replication of a photograph, for example.
Or in another entrely different subject, the replication of a deceased relative, or even a pet!
LABOR
Clones created with superior physical strength to perform menial tasks and hard labor occupations far better than current prole work mules. Clones as servents who may be trained / capable in one particular skill, such as a maid or a butler, which can even be crossed into the sexual arena, if so desired.
ENTERTAINMENT
“Let the games begin!” Clones cultivated to battle with criminals and/or voluntary contestants in the new Circus Maximus. Proceeds from pay-per-view events may be redirected to fund further research.
MILITARY
Clones as bodyguards, Police, security. Super-clones prepared for war, trained flawlessly in combat skills, the ultimate super-soldier Killng Machine – veritable Berzerkers, but with discipline and direction.
ORGAN DONORS
Possibly the most altruistic purpose. The cultivation of organs for the treatment of patients awaiting transplants. No longer will there be a waiting list, but people in need may be treated immediately, thereby increasing lifespans and eliminating the medicinal prolongation of pain. Replacing failing or aging body parts with completely new tissue will cure many and most ailments, whatever illness may have damaged, a patient may veritably develop “a new lease on life”, as it were.
The replacement of limbs for one lost by accident, disease, or war, utilizing the patient’s very own DNA cell structure to perfect accomodation. Organs will not reject bodies.
Clones may be experimented upon to find cures for maladies – a taboo subject in medicinal circles. Also what is wished to be avoided is the fact that much knowledge of human anatomy was divulged from the experiments of one Josef Mengele… Now, there need not be the ethical problems associated with this issue, which, like it or not, have been thusfar based upon blindlight principles / influences, where the protests are moralistic, religiously-based, rather than ethics, which are sucularly based upon reason.
Cloning Children for Infertile Couples
Those unfortunate who, for one reason opr another, cannot reproduce, can have their genes perfectly cultivated directly from their own systems, as good as having given birth themselves, and is more reliable than the process of artificial ensemination., which carries a high unsuccess rate. May also prove beneficial for homosexual couples whio can finally raise a child without outside interference with a human incubator, and entirely of their own spawning. {DNA mixed from both spouses}.
BRAIN TRANSPLANTS
Another intriguing option may be the prolongation of life by the alleviation of a worn body, by the tranplantation of a brain into a physically superior version of the former physique, of whatever gender. The veritable replication of a mind such as LaVey’s or Einstein’s, placing it in a body likened an Arnold Schwarzenegger or Jayne Mansfield; or just recreating the individual as they were, sans any health issues there may have been whatsoever, with a revitalized body.
CYBORG TECHNOLOGY
The clone’s constitution may be further improved beyond human limitations with the intigration of bionic parts, to improve endurance, strength, dexterity, accuity, intelligence {primarily analytical}; thus becoming virtually invincible. Taking the higher man to an even higher level.
Chances are high that the clone, like androids, will prove to be more efficient and perhaps even more interesting, and probably more attractive than the drones of the herd, which mayhaps can serve as inspirational role-models to the common slob.
They will be physically superior than the average drone, and may provide ideal vessels for the re-animated minds of historically-prominant figures.
The Four Crown Princes of Helloween
Dracula, Frankenstein’s Monster, The Wolfman, and The Creature from The Black Lagoon all have their parallels tO The Four a crown Princes of Hell. These characters are taken from classic motion picture portrayals as Bela Lugosi, Max Schreck, Boris Karloff, and Lon Chaney. I received this impression while pondering My diabolical figurines of same.
* Dracula {Lucifer / Air / 3 o’ lock}: represents Lucifer in the following respects – Traditional Vampire lore depicts The Vampire as transforming into a bat, a creature of air, and mist, an element of air.
The Vampire is a gentleman, as Vampiresses are ladies. Highly educated, utmost consideration for diction, etiquette and deportment., Most of the time, the image of the vampire as displayed by Bela Lugosi and Felix Murnau’s Count Orlock demonstrates the thinnish physique of the 3 o’ clock frame on the LaVey Personality Synthesizer. He/She is translucent, very pale, and prefers solitude, except when hunting prey.
* Frankenstein {Satan / Fire / 12 0’ clock}. Represents Satan, in that it was lightning , or “fire from the sky”, which brought him t life. The physique is depicted as the 12 o’ clock frame, is domineering, aggressive, and impulsive, as depicted in the classics.
* The Wolfman {Belial / Earth / 9 o’ clock}. Represents Belial, in that the wolf is a mammal of earth, the wilderness, often depicted with a 9 o’ clock physique, with a penchant for copiously consuming.
* The Creature {Leviathan / Water / 6 o’ clock}: Represents Leviathan, as it is a fluid creature of Water, depicted with a 6 o’ clock physique.
Mary Shelley’s FRANKENSTEIN
Once again, Mr. Copolla has creted another ingenious reproduction of a classic. Unlike the original Dracula & Frankenstein, these productions are more believable, as far as mannerisms, vestmentry, & situations are concerned. As usual, it is a rollercoaster of emotional stimulation. As with DRACULA, there are incredible angles & panoramas, with amazing action-scenes. It is very accurate to the book, & even starts out with the actual introduction thereof.
Everything is much more down to earth, much “rawer” than the more watered-down versions of previous presentations, with the exception of the original Boris Karloff spectacular. that is. This is bacause, it sticks closer to the book, as if Mary Shelley herself were producing.
When I witness the conviction & die-hard dedication of Dr. Victor Frankenstein, with his enormous visions for the progression of science, & his logical dismissal of krysto-babble, I cannot help but to admire the man. Though all of his frightened & intellectually constipated “colleagues” absurdly “warn” him of the “abominations” of his wonderous dreams & experimentaions, he drives ever-forward, at fever pitches, to accomplish that which just may be the ultimate proof that it is finally Man who is the brain of god, through his modifications of Nature.
Inevitably, as the movie progressed, I found Myself hearing echoings of Dr. LaVey’s voice speaking of Artificial Human Companions, & how the future shall be inundated with them, as the subhuman populace declines —– thank SATAN! They have just enough intelligence to serve & entertain without complaint or self-righteous moralistic rhetoric. We certainly would not want a repetition of what we see in horror movies, of creations becoming too smart & conquoring the world.
As for re-animation, which indeed IS possible, either by Necromancy &/or Future Science, much care must be taken in the formative periods. For example, Victor Frankentein’s creation was struck very forcefully upon the cranium when he was barely concious —– a very bad mistake. That brilliant mind was damaged because of it, inasfar as fascillitating abrupt violent tendencies as an uncontrolled impulse, rather than stablized rationale. Without such neuro-trauma, the creation may have been very well more amiable & adaptable.
As far as the scars are concerned, if the cosmetic appearance becomes such an issue, laser treatemnts can be administered, which erases the scarring tissue.
Another point in the movie which should be addressed, is the fact that Dr. Frankenstein underwent three major emotional traumas in the sudden losses of his mother, a nephew, & finally, his beloved wife. When he pleaded to “God” with all of his heart, mind, & soul, there was no response whatsoever. So, in true Satanic form, he took matters into his own omnipotent hands, & re-animated his beloved wife back to life. The other two could not be returned, unfortunately, for the procedure had not yet been perfected. But they were not a total loss. for they served as the daemonseeds of divinity, & as cathartic agents, to purify the Mind from the ridiculous limits imposed by inferior xian morales, which are meant to keep the lower man in line, NOT the Higher, He who MAKES the rules, rather than blindly following, as in BLINDLIGHT. When his eyes were at last opened, he became relentless in his persuits —– & to proven success.
Most unfortunate, however, at the time there were not the cosmetic techniques to fully restore & rebeautify his bride, so she self-destructed.
The single most valuable lesson to be learned from Dr. Frankenstein’s efforts & experiments, is to learn from his mistakes, & take great care not to repeat them, in order to save yourself from the hardship he underwent.
The character of Dr. Victor Frankenstein is certainly one to be admired, as His heart burned fiercely with the Black Flames of Satan. He is an archetype representative of the iconoclast & the rebel, an intellectual renegade, to be always remembered