Keke Palmer’s ‘Frankenstein’ Music Video Shows Her as Both Dr Frankenstein and the Monster | Watch Video

Dressing up in a Halloween costume was not enough for Keke Palmer this year. The singer and actress decided to go all out for the spooky season, and alongside recreating a music video with her son, she also had a new song and music video to share with fans. Palmer released her Halloween single, “Keke Frankenstein,” on October 28, followed by a black-and-white music video on October 31.

The song explores themes of heartbreak, survival and rebuilding yourself after going through a difficult experience. Palmer sings about being cut apart and rebuilt, describing her rebirth as something divine.

“So when you witness this rebirth, know that it’s divine / I was cut apart and rebuilt, I was water redefined / Call it monstrous, call it holy, either way, the frame is mine / Behold the rise of (Keke) Frankenstein,” Palmer sings.

Photo: Instagram/@ Keke Palmer

In the music video, Palmer takes on the roles of both Dr. Frankenstein and the monster. The vintage-inspired black-and-white visuals give the video an old horror-film feel, showing her as the scientist behind the creature’s creation before appearing as the monster herself.

Earlier, Palmer shared a teaser for the project on social media, writing, “Some girls are born. Others are MADE.” She followed it with a reference to electricity and experimentation, ending with the words, “The monster has awakened.”

The song was co-written and co-produced by Palmer and Jukebox. This is not Palmer’s first time taking inspiration from Frankenstein for Halloween. In 2023, she dressed as the Bride of Frankenstein for her son Leo’s first Halloween, while he wore a Dr. Frankenstein costume.

Photo: Instagram/@ Keke Palmer

The “Keke Frankenstein” release was not Palmer’s only Halloween project this year. She also teamed up with her three-year-old son, Leo, to recreate Michael and Janet Jackson’s 1995 music video, “Scream.” Palmer dressed as Janet Jackson, while her son dressed as Michael Jackson.

The new release also follows Palmer’s recent album, Just Keke. She has previously spoken about her interest in horror and her plans to develop more horror-related projects through her KeyTV network.