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The Horror of Frankenstein

Nov. 08, 1970

01:35:00

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Genres: Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi

Keywords: Reanimation, Grave Robbing, Maid, more

Overview:

Victor Frankenstein, descendant of the infamous scientist, Baron Von Frankenstein, follows in his experimental footsteps. Initially his success involves the resuscitation of a tortoise and progressing onto more ambitious projects, including creating his own monster. The gothic genre is re-worked to create a drama of black humour and farce.

Description

Victor Frankenstein, a cold, arrogant and womanizing genius, is angry when his father forbids him to continue his anatomy experiments. He ruthlessly murders his father by sabotaging the old man's shotgun, consequently inheriting the title of Baron von Frankenstein and the family fortune. He uses the money to enter medical school in Vienna, but is forced to return home when he impregnates the daughter of the Dean.

Returning to his own castle, he sets up a laboratory and starts a series of experiments involving the revival of the dead. He eventually builds a composite body from human parts, which he then brings to life. The creature goes on a homicidal rampage until it is accidentally destroyed when a vat where it has been hidden is flooded with acid.

Director: Jimmy Sangster

Writer: Jimmy Sangster Mary Shelley Jeremy Burnham

Cast: Dennis Price Ralph Bates Graham James David Prowse Veronica Carlson Bernard Archard James Hayter Kate O'Mara Jon Finch Joan Rice Stephen Turner

Genres: Drama Horror Sci-Fi