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The Curse of Frankenstein

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Victor Frankenstein is a brilliant scientist willing to stop at nothing in his quest to reanimate a deceased body. After alienating his longtime friend and partner, Paul Krempe, with his extreme methods, Frankenstein assembles a hideous creature out of dead body parts and succeeds in bringing it to life. But the monster is not as obedient or docile as Frankenstein expected, and it runs amok, resulting in murder and mayhem.
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Kevin Maher The Times (UK) Oct 3, 2025
5/5
There’s a gnawing unease at the core of the movie that finds expression in Peter Cushing’s seething turn as the bad doctor. Go to Full Review Peter Bradshaw Guardian Oct 2, 2025
4/5
The creature himself is not a tragically pained or unhappy figure: he is simply violent; and the whole story is crisply told at a racy 83 minutes, and yet it is delivered with absolute seriousness and conviction. Go to Full Review Seraphina Alaimo New York Daily News Sep 25, 2021
2.5/4
For the new film generation, some minor chills are offered in this well-done production. Go to Full Review Jeff Beck The Blu Spot Oct 28, 2025
3.5/5
It may not completely blow you away with its telling of the usual tale alone, but with all of its other extraordinary elements thrown in on top of it, it's able to lift itself above the familiarity of the story and deliver a chilling rendition. Go to Full Review Jennie Kermode Eye for Film Oct 2, 2025
3.5/5
The sensitivity of Lee's performance helps to draw out the ambiguities in Shelley's work, and the moral complexities which, acknowledged or not, are a critical component of the story's staying power. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Jan 21, 2021
3.5/4
More explicit in its bloodletting than past horror yarns, with the use of color paving the way for a fresh new look to the established creature features. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Alex B @AlexBioni Oct 9, 2026 The Cruel Doctor I really enjoy this version of Frankenstein. Peter Cushing is the standout, playing Victor as an arrogant, cruel man who only cares about himself. He even disposes of a head in acid without thinking twice. Christopher Lee is great as the monster, though he doesn't get as much to do as you might expect from a Frankenstein story. He's not as iconic here as he is as Dracula. The focus is more on Victor and his cruelty. The production design is wonderful, as you'd expect from Hammer Horror. The laboratory equipment and the water bath holding the monster are highlights. Paul being Victor's tutor adds depth, as does the love triangle, showing how little Victor cares about anyone but himself. The ending is great, too. Overall, Cushing's performance and the production design make this a great adaptation. See more Tim M @tgmacman Jan 8, 2026 While The Curse of Frankenstein is stitched together with pieces of its source material and prior adaptations, Hammer manages to put its own horrifying slant on the classic story. See more Stephen C @bob25009 Oct 30, 2025 Success in 01 hour, 29 minutes, and 57 seconds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dubbed and subtitled in worldwide studios!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! All ages admitted!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The worldwide gross is $27,368.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Isaiah Y @zayman2 Oct 28, 2025 One of the best Frankenstein adaptations See more Dallas H @RT53171010 Aug 25, 2025 I do enjoy watching the Hammer Films with the classic monsters just as much as I love the classic black-and-white Universal Pictures monster movies. See more Kalissa H @kali_416 Mar 17, 2025 I felt sorry for the dog at the beginning, but this movie is captivating. Peter Cushing is great in this, of course. See more Read all reviews
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Terence Fisher

Director

Peter Cushing

Victor Frankenstein

Christopher Lee

Creature

Hazel Court

Elizabeth

Robert Urquhart

Paul Krempe

Valerie Gaunt

Justine

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Synopsis Victor Frankenstein is a brilliant scientist willing to stop at nothing in his quest to reanimate a deceased body. After alienating his longtime friend and partner, Paul Krempe, with his extreme methods, Frankenstein assembles a hideous creature out of dead body parts and succeeds in bringing it to life. But the monster is not as obedient or docile as Frankenstein expected, and it runs amok, resulting in murder and mayhem.
Director
Terence Fisher
Producer
Anthony Hinds
Screenwriter
Jimmy Sangster
Production Co
Hammer Films
Genre
Horror
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 1, 2009
Runtime
1h 23m
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