The Curse of Frankenstein (1957) 7.1
Victor Frankenstein builds a creature and brings it to life. But his creature behaves not as he intended. Director:Terence Fisher |
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The Curse of Frankenstein (1957) 7.1
Victor Frankenstein builds a creature and brings it to life. But his creature behaves not as he intended. Director:Terence Fisher |
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| Peter Cushing | ... | ||
| Hazel Court | ... | ||
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Robert Urquhart | ... | |
| Christopher Lee | ... |
Creature
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Melvyn Hayes | ... | |
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Valerie Gaunt | ... | |
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Paul Hardtmuth | ... |
Professor Bernstein
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Noel Hood | ... |
Aunt
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Fred Johnson | ... |
Grandpa
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Claude Kingston | ... |
Little Boy
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Alex Gallier | ... |
Priest
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Michael Mulcaster | ... |
Warder
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Andrew Leigh | ... | |
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Ann Blake | ... |
Wife
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Sally Walsh | ... | |
In prison and awaiting execution, Dr. Victor Frankenstein recounts to a priest what led him to his current circumstance. He inherited his family's wealth after the death of his mother when he was still only a young man. He hired Paul Krempe as his tutor and he immediately developed an interest in medical science. After several years, he and Krempe became equals and he developed an interest in the origins and nature of life. After successfully re-animating a dead dog, Victor sets about constructing a man using body parts he acquires for the purpose including the hands of a pianist and the brain of a renowned scholar. As Frankenstein's excesses continue to grow, Krempe is not only repulsed by what his friend has done but is concerned for the safety of the beautiful Elizabeth, Victor's cousin and fiancée who has come to live with them. His experiments lead to tragedy and his eventual demise. Written by garykmcd
What more can be said? A milestone in horror movie history with gore, great acting, atmosphere, direction and music. I just can't understand how a monumental film such as this only rates a 6.6. Unbelievable. Undoubtly the ones who voted low on this movie were looking for sex or crappy rap music. Those people should stick to looking for their brains under a moss-covered rock.
Truly great performances by Lee and Cushing as well as the other actors and actresses.
10 out of 10. Watch this horror movie, it's a must.