The Curse of Frankenstein

Name: The Curse of Frankenstein
Genre: Horror, Science Fiction
Released: 1957-05-20
Duration: 1 h 23 min
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Peter Cushing, Hazel Court, Robert Urquhart, Christopher Lee, Melvyn Hayes

1957·Movie·NR·83 min·★ 6.8(342)

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“The creature created by man and forgotten by nature!”

Baron Victor Frankenstein has discovered life's secret and unleashed a blood-curdling chain of events resulting from his creation: a cursed creature with a horrid face — and a tendency to kill.

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About The Curse of Frankenstein

The Curse of Frankenstein is a 1957 English-language horror and science fiction film directed by Terence Fisher. The cast is led by Peter Cushing, Hazel Court, Robert Urquhart. It has a runtime of 1h 23m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max.

The Curse of Frankenstein was produced by Hammer Film Productions and made in United Kingdom. It was released on May 20, 1957, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $0 million, it went on to gross $8 million worldwide.

Director: Terence Fisher
Writers: Jimmy Sangster
Release date: May 20, 1957
Original language: English
Age rating: NR
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Budget: $0 million
Box office: $8 million
Production: Hammer Film Productions

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The Curse of Frankenstein cast & crew

The Curse of Frankenstein was directed by Terence Fisher and written by Jimmy Sangster.

The cast features Peter Cushing as Baron Victor Frankenstein, Hazel Court as Elizabeth, Robert Urquhart as Paul Krempe, Christopher Lee as The Creature, Melvyn Hayes as Young Victor, and Valerie Gaunt as Justine.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by James Bernard, cinematography is by Jack Asher, and it was produced by Max Rosenberg and Anthony Hinds.

Is The Curse of Frankenstein worth watching?

The Curse of Frankenstein holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 342 ratings, a solidly received horror films.

At 1h 23m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy horror and science fiction, The Curse of Frankenstein is worth a place on your watchlist.

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