The Horror of Frankenstein

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 ...

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...