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

Features Dark Shadows (1966)

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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

Above Average Family Entertainment

Earl Williams (Jamieson Boulanger) 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 (Louise Fletcher) does not like him and punishes him for any minor fault. His supportive father Les Williams (Burt Reynolds) 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. "Frankenstein and Me" is a story with ups and downs, but it is attractive most of the time, having a great message in the end. I saw it in a VHS horribly dubbed in Portuguese, with mistakes in the translation, but anyway this movie is an above average family entertainment. My vote is six.

Title (Brazil): "Frankenstein"