Frankenstein and Me (1997)

Earl Williams is a dreamer teenager obsessed with monsters, who fantasizes his life as if he were living in the world of the monsters of the Universal Studios. Although being an excellent ... See full summary »

Director:

Robert Tinnell

Writers:

Richard Goudreau, David Sherman,

Stars:

Jamieson Boulanger, Ricky Mabe, Polly Shannon

1 win & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jamieson Boulanger	...	Earl Williams
Ricky Mabe	...	Larry Williams
Polly Shannon	...	Elizabeth
Louise Fletcher	...	Mrs. Perdue
Myriam Cyr	...	Judy Williams
Burt Reynolds	...	Les Williams
Ryan Gosling	...	Kenny
Rebecca Henderson	...	Karen
Jason Cavalier	...	Billy
Mélany Goudreau	...	Suzie
Roc LaFortune	...	Sheriff Gonzalez
Lynne Adams	...	Aileen
Jean Guérin	...	Doctor
Charles Edwin Powell	...	Loved kid (as Charles Powell)
Joe De Paul	...	Ticket Seller

Storyline

Earl Williams is a dreamer teenager obsessed with monsters, who fantasizes his life as if he were living in the world of the monsters of the Universal Studios. Although being an excellent student, his intolerant and nasty school teacher Mrs. Perdue does not like him and punishes him for any minor fault. His supportive father Les Williams is also a dreamer, who has never been successful in life. When his father dies, his mother becomes lost with two boys, and tries to change the behavior of Earl. One day, the boy finds the "true Frankenstein" lost by a Carnival, and decides to bring the monster back to life.

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Plot Keywords:

monster | carnival | brother | horror for children | daydream | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Family | Fantasy | Horror | Sci-Fi

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for mild thematic elements and some brief sensuality

Details

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

18 March 1997 (USA)

Also Known As:

Ea si Frankenstein

Filming Locations:

Montréal, Québec, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

France Film, Malofilm, Melenny Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

91 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Connections

References The Wolf Man (1941)

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Soundtracks

"Hey Frankie"
Lyrics by Dwight Druick
Music by Jerry De Villier Jr.
Performed by Dwight Druick
J.D.Jr. Music-So.Can.

User Reviews

A look at Tinnell's FRANKENSTEIN AND ME with fondness

FRANKENSTEIN & ME (1995) Director Robert Tinnell has brought back all of those childhood memories and fears....parents, arguments and the love of monsters. A carny comes to town featuring a sideshow that has the "real" Frankenstein monster. The body of the monster falls off a truck at night when the show leaves town. A 12-year old hides the crate containing the body, in hopes of a stormy night, to revive it! Burt Reynolds, in a restrained role, plays the boy's father. A loving look back at the Universal monster movies and those of us who grew up in the sixties putting together Aurora models. And most of all, an age-old theme is driven home perfectly -- follow your dreams.