The Evil of Frankenstein
“He's never been more shocking! shocking! shocking!”
Once hounded from his castle by outraged villagers for creating a monstrous living being, Baron Frankenstein returns to Karlstaad. High in the mountains they stumble on the body of the creature, perfectly preserved in the ice. He is brought back to life with the help of the hypnotist Zoltan who now controls the creature. Can Frankenstein break Zoltan's hypnotic spell that incites the monster to commit these horrific murders or will Zoltan induce the creature to destroy its creator?
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| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
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About The Evil of Frankenstein
The Evil of Frankenstein is a 1964 English-language horror and science fiction film directed by Freddie Francis. The cast is led by Peter Cushing, Peter Woodthorpe, Duncan Lamont. It has a runtime of 1h 27m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Evil of Frankenstein was produced by Hammer Film Productions and made in United Kingdom. It was released on May 8, 1964, and carries a 12 certification.
- Director
- Freddie Francis
- Writers
- Anthony Hinds
- Release date
- May 8, 1964
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- 12
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- Hammer Film Productions
The Evil of Frankenstein cast & crew
The Evil of Frankenstein was directed by Freddie Francis and written by Anthony Hinds.
The cast features Peter Cushing as Baron Frankenstein, Peter Woodthorpe as Prof. Zoltan, Duncan Lamont as Karlstaad, Sandor Elès as Hans, Katy Wild as Beggar Girl, and David Hutcheson as Bürgermeister.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Don Banks, cinematography is by John Wilcox, and it was produced by Anthony Hinds.
Is The Evil of Frankenstein worth watching?
The Evil of Frankenstein holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 116 ratings, a solidly received horror films.
At 1h 27m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy horror and science fiction, The Evil of Frankenstein is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Evil of Frankenstein
Peter Cushing
Baron Frankenstein
Peter Woodthorpe
Prof. Zoltan
Duncan Lamont
Karlstaad
Sandor Elès
Hans
Katy Wild
Beggar Girl
David Hutcheson
Bürgermeister
James Maxwell
Priester
Howard Goorney
Drunk
Kiwi Kingston
The Monster
Caron Gardner
Burgermeister's Wife
Tracy Stratford
Rena as a Child (uncredited)
Tony Arpino
Body Snatcher (uncredited)
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The Evil of Frankenstein — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Evil of Frankenstein in United States?
The Evil of Frankenstein is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Evil of Frankenstein in?
The Evil of Frankenstein is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Evil of Frankenstein?
The Evil of Frankenstein runs 1 hours 27 minutes (87 minutes).
▸What is The Evil of Frankenstein rated?
The Evil of Frankenstein is rated 12. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 116 ratings.
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