Batman V Superman Trailer 2 Breakdown: 42 Things You Need To See

12. Lex Frankenstein

From there the Frankenstein imagery goes heavy: Luthor is the power-crazed scientist looking to conquer God by making an improved version of man, there's lightning and Luthor monologues. He's basically the classic horror version of Victor Frankenstein without the guilt. Unless that's why he loses his hair. Curiously, it appears that Superman is present when Luthor flicks the switch to turn his monster on.
 
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