Frankenstein Unbound
“Classic terror is now state-of-the-art shock.”
The ultimate weapon, claimed to be safe for 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 in Switzerland where he meets Dr. Victor Frankenstein, Mary Shelley and others.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
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| Japan | — | FOD |
About Frankenstein Unbound
Frankenstein Unbound is a 1990 English-language horror and science fiction film directed by Roger Corman. The cast is led by John Hurt, Raúl Juliá, Nick Brimble. It has a runtime of 1h 25m. Viewers rate it 5.8/10 across 100 ratings.
Frankenstein Unbound was produced by The Mount Company and 20th Century Fox and made in United States of America. It was released on November 2, 1990, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $12 million, it went on to gross $0 million worldwide.
- Director
- Roger Corman
- Writers
- F. X. Feeney, Roger Corman
- Release date
- November 2, 1990
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $12 million
- Box office
- $0 million
- Production
- The Mount Company, 20th Century Fox
Frankenstein Unbound cast & crew
Frankenstein Unbound was directed by Roger Corman and written by F. X. Feeney and Roger Corman.
The cast features John Hurt as Dr. Joe Buchanan / Narrator (voice), Raúl Juliá as Dr. Victor Frankenstein, Nick Brimble as The Monster, Bridget Fonda as Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin, Jason Patric as Lord George Gordon Byron, and Michael Hutchence as Percy Byshee Shelley.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Carl Davis, cinematography is by Armando Nannuzzi, and it was produced by Kobi Jaeger and Thom Mount.
Is Frankenstein Unbound worth watching?
Frankenstein Unbound holds an audience score of 5.8/10 from 134 ratings, a more divisive horror films.
At 1h 25m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy horror and science fiction, Frankenstein Unbound is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Frankenstein Unbound
John Hurt
Dr. Joe Buchanan / Narrator (voice)
Raúl Juliá
Dr. Victor Frankenstein
Nick Brimble
The Monster
Bridget Fonda
Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin
Jason Patric
Lord George Gordon Byron
Michael Hutchence
Percy Byshee Shelley
Catherine Rabett
Elizabeth Lavenza
Catherine Corman
Justine Moritz
William Geiger
Lab Technician
Mickey Knox
General Reade
Myriam Cyr
Information Officer
Terri Treas
Buchanan's Car (voice)
Frankenstein Unbound — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Frankenstein Unbound in United States?
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▸What language is Frankenstein Unbound in?
Frankenstein Unbound is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Frankenstein Unbound?
Frankenstein Unbound runs 1 hours 25 minutes (85 minutes).
▸What is Frankenstein Unbound rated?
Frankenstein Unbound is rated R. It holds a 5.8/10 audience score from 134 ratings.
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