Frankenstein Unbound (1990)

The ultimate weapon which was meant to be safe for the mankind produces global side effects including time slides and disappearances. The scientist behind the project and his car are zapped... See full summary »

Director:

Roger Corman

Writers:

Brian Aldiss (novel), Roger Corman (screenplay),

Stars:

John Hurt, Raul Julia, Nick Brimble

4 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
John Hurt	...	Dr. Joe Buchanan / Narrator
Raul Julia	...	Dr. Victor Frankenstein
Nick Brimble	...	The Monster
Bridget Fonda	...	Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin
Catherine Rabett	...	Elizabeth Levenza, Victor's Fiancee
Jason Patric	...	Lord George Gordon Byron
Michael Hutchence	...	Percy Byshee Shelley
Catherine Corman	...	Justine Moritz, Woman tried & condemmed as a witch
William Geiger	...	Lab Technician
Mickey Knox	...	General Reade
Myriam Cyr	...	Information Officer
Terri Treas	...	Buchanan's car (voice)
Cynthia Allison	...	Newswoman
Isabella Rocchietta	...	Dorrie
Matt Cassidy	...	Boy #1

Storyline

The ultimate weapon which was meant to be safe for the mankind produces global side effects including time slides and disappearances. The scientist behind the project and his car are zapped from the year 2031 to 1817's Switzerland where he finds Dr Victor Frankenstein and his contemporaries.

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Plot Keywords:

switzerland | scientist | frankenstein's monster | alternative reality | 2030s | 

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Genres:

Drama | Horror | Sci-Fi

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Certificate:

R

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

2 November 1990 (USA)

Also Known As:

Roger Corman's Frankenstein Unbound

Filming Locations:

Bellagio, Como, Lombardia, Italy

Company Credits

Production Co:

The Mount Company

Technical Specs

Runtime:

82 min

Sound Mix:

Ultra Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

This is Roger Corman's first directing assignment since 1971 when he directed Von Richthofen and Brown.

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Goofs

When Dr. Buchanan (John Hurt) runs across the three slaughtered sheep in the woods at the beginning, closer inspection reveals that not only are they still alive, but asleep and breathing, and the supposed entrails are actually placed strategically on the sheep and not coming out from inside them.

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Quotes

The Monster: What am I that you must destroy me?
Buchanan: An abomination, in the eyes of God.
The Monster: Then what are you?
Buchanan: I am...Frankenstein!

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Connections

Version of Tales of Tomorrow: Frankenstein (1952)

User Reviews

One of my favorites

NO SPOILERS If you like a good late night, popcorn munching lights-out, old fashioned horror movie, then this is your ticket. But wait; there's a bonus. It has a great sci-fi twist. I've shown this to friends and recommended it to people, and they are never disappointed. Spend a couple of bucks and take a chance. It's rare that a movie puts a fresh twist on an old story and does it so well. Great scenic mood and acting; although the final scene seems low budget; it's going for stark, and overdoes it a bit.

I pick up this movie about once every 5-6 years and look forward to it every time. The monster is unique to the Frankentein genre, but it also seems much more accurate to what a madman's medical science would produce. There's no over the top screaming or "It's aliiiive" scenes. No, it is smart, and realistic.