Abstract: The story of the “artificial man” described in the “Frankenstein” movies is more than a fable. The science applied beyond the boundaries of the instrumental rationality and cognitive limits will lead to the destruction of the mankind. The origin and nature of life in the biological sciences and the reproduction of life have always been important subjects in science. The Frankenstein movies focus on a collection of important scientific knowledge and ethical contradiction. The scientists in these movies are trying to “create men” so as to get perfect human beings. Through case studies of four Frankenstein movies， the images of the scientists in the movies are interpreted， as well as the images of the “monster”， and the images of the scientists assistants. As a conclusion the paper takes a general look at the conflict between science and human social ethics and religious beliefs， referring to the actual scientific cases of ethical and otherwise fundamental conflicts in the modern science and technology， trying to discuss the question where the science is leading the human being.

Key words: western culture, scientist, Frankenstein, Hollywood movie

摘要： 《弗兰肯斯坦》系列电影描述的“人造人”的故事不只是一个神话寓言，也启示逾越工具理性和认知底线的科学会导致人类的毁灭。生物科学上的生命起源和本质一直是科学的重要课题。《弗兰肯斯坦》聚焦了一个重要的集合科学知识和伦理道德的矛盾体，影片中的科学家试图通过“造人”来创造完美的人类，通过对四部具有典型性的《弗兰肯斯坦》改编电影进行案例分析，解读影片中呈现的科学家形象、科学家内心邪念的具象化“怪物”形象，以及科学家反衬科学助手的形象，联系现代科学技术在现实中遇到的伦理道德和底线冲突的科学实例，警示科学与人类社会伦理道德、宗教信仰等方面的冲突，探求科学的正确发展方向。

关键词: 西方文化, 科学家, 弗兰肯斯坦, 好莱坞电影