Frankenstein (TV 2004)

Two hundred years after Mary Shelley's novel the brilliant but mad Doctor has sustained his creature and himself over two centuries through genetic experimentation. In present-day America ... See full summary »

Director:

Marcus Nispel

Writers:

Dean R. Koontz (concept), John Shiban,

Stars:

Parker Posey, Vincent Perez, Thomas Kretschmann

2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Parker Posey	...	Detective Carson O'Conner
Vincent Perez	...	Deucalion
Thomas Kretschmann	...	Victor Helios
Adam Goldberg	...	Detective Michael Sloane
Ivana Milicevic	...	Erika Helios
Michael Madsen	...	Detective Harker
Deborah Duke	...	Angelique
Ann Mahoney	...	Jenna (as Ann Mahoney Kadar)
Deneen Tyler	...	Kathleen Burke
Brett Rice	...	Detective Frye
Stocker Fontelieu	...	Patrick
Maureen Brennan	...	Vickey
Billy Louviere	...	Jack Rogers
Will Schierhorn	...	Anthony O'Connor
Tom Nowicki	...	Watkins

Storyline

Two hundred years after Mary Shelley's novel the brilliant but mad Doctor has sustained his creature and himself over two centuries through genetic experimentation. In present-day America Detective O'Connor is investigating a series of horrific murders which leads her to the doctor and his creature. What she uncovers reveals the strange evolution the doctor and his creation undergo over the course of two centuries and the divergent paths creator and monster take in pursuing good or evil.

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Plot Keywords:

serial killer | new orleans louisiana | bathtub | church | big sister | 

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Taglines:

Someone new is playing God.

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Genres:

Horror | Mystery | Sci-Fi

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

10 October 2004 (USA)

Also Known As:

Frankenstein - Auf der Jagd nach seinem Schöpfer

Filming Locations:

Joy Theatre - 1200 Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Flame TV, Flame Ventures, L.I.F.T. Production

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The concept for this telefilm was originally developed by Dean R. Koontz and collaborator Kevin Anderson, and intended as a television series. When USA Networks joined the project as production company and distributor, Koontz signed on as screenwriter and executive producer. Martin Scorsese also signed on as executive producer, and a cast (most of whom were in the final product) was assembled. Following creative disputes between USA and Koontz, both Koontz and Scorsese left the project (Scorsese was later convinced to return). Koontz and Anderson later developed the concept into a series of novels (as "Dean Koontz' Frankenstein"), but Koontz allowed USA to use the names of his characters as long as they altered the plot and removed his name from all consideration.

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Quotes

Deucalion: I'm not the monster anymore. I'm your best hope.

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Soundtracks

"What I'm About"
Written by Spencer Proffer and Steve Plunkett
Performed by Trust Company (as The Trust Company)
Courtesy of Geffen Records

User Reviews

Bear In Mind It IS A Made For TV Movie

I don't think these kinds of movies should be judged by the same standards as others. Compared to a full budgeted, generally more free, Hollywood movie, this movie lacks somewhat. Compared to something like The Langoliers, it's spectacular. Judge it on its own merits and it's certainly not a waste of time, the performances all around are excellent, stand-outs from Adam Goldberg and Micheal Madsen in my opinion, and it's got a plot that doesn't suck as well as some genuine twists. I'd say the production values are the best drawing points though, as this has the appearance of a big-budget, cinematic blockbuster, while most come off as cheesy and campy. There are worse ways to spend a couple of hours.