The Horror of Frankenstein

  • Horror
  • Science Fiction
11/8/1970
95
R

The dead shall rise again!

Young Victor Frankenstein, a cold, arrogant and womanizing genius, is angry when his father Alphonse forbids him to continue his anatomy experiments. He ruthlessly murders Alphonse by sabotaging his 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 following an affair with the daughter of the schools Dean. Returning to his own castle, Victor 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 little girl accidentally causes the vat in which it has been hidden to be flooded with acid, leaving behind only the creature's shoes floating on the surface.

Budget:
$176,000

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  • John Chard

    Different approach divides Hammer Horror followers but it's not without merits.

    The Horror Of Frankenstein is out of Hammer Studios and directed by Jimmy Sangster. Based around the famous characters created by Mary Shelley, the screenplay is co-written by Sangster with Jeremy Burnham. It stars Ralph Bates, Kate O'Mara, Veronica Carlson, Dennis Price, Graham James & David Prowse.

    After a dastardly deed sees him inherit the family estate, Victor Frankenstein continues with his anatomy experiments...

    Originally released as part of a double bill with Scars Of Dracula, The Horror Of Frankenstein saw Hammer Studios take a different approach with the titular monster. Gone was Peter Cushing, who in a publicity shoot was seen "handing over ...

    October 16, 2019

  • Wuchak

    Hammers only Frankenstein flick without Peter Cushing

    There were seven Frankenstein films from Hammer between 1957-1973: "The Curse of Frankenstein" (1957), "The Revenge of Frankenstein" (1958), "The Evil of Frankenstein" (1964), "Frankenstein Created Woman" (1967), "Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed" (1969), "The Horror of Frankenstein" (1970) and "Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell" (1973).

    Cushing played the Baron in every one of these except this one, "The Horror of Frankenstein," since its a remake of the original story and they needed a much younger actor for the role. They chose Ralph Bates, who superbly played the love-to-hate satanist in "Taste the Blood of Dracula," released 5 months earlier.

    Bates nonchalant perfo...

    October 12, 2023

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