The Horror of Frankenstein

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The Horror of Frankenstein (1970)

R 06/17/1971 (US) Horror, Science Fiction 1h 35m

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Overview

Tongue-in-cheek chiller about a ruthlessly sadistic student who will stop at nothing in pursuit of advancing his shocking scientific experiments. Young Victor Frankenstein murders his own father in order to inherit his title and fortune, and drops out of school to concentrate on his unholy attempts to resurrect dead creatures.

Jimmy Sangster

Director, Screenplay
Mary Shelley

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Jeremy Burnham

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Ralph Bates

Victor Frankenstein
Kate O'Mara

Alys
Veronica Carlson

Elizabeth Heiss
Jon Finch

Lt. Henry Becker
Dennis Price

The Graverobber
Graham James

Kassner
Bernard Archard

Prof. Heiss
James Hayter

Bailiff
Joan Rice

Graverobber's wife
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A review by John Chard

6.0

Written by John Chard on October 16, 2019

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 Franken... read the rest.

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