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6.8/10 1957 1h 23m Released

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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Top Cast

Peter Cushing
Peter Cushing
Baron Victor Frankenstein
Hazel Court
Hazel Court
Elizabeth
Robert Urquhart
Robert Urquhart
Paul Krempe
Christopher Lee
Christopher Lee
The Creature
Melvyn Hayes
Melvyn Hayes
Young Victor
Valerie Gaunt
Valerie Gaunt
Justine
Paul Hardtmuth
Paul Hardtmuth
Prof. Bernstein
Noel Hood
Noel Hood
Aunt
Fred Johnson
Fred Johnson
Grandpa
Claude Kingston
Claude Kingston
Little Boy
Alex Gallier
Alex Gallier
Priest
Michael Mulcaster
Michael Mulcaster
Warder
Andrew Leigh
Andrew Leigh
Burgomaster
Middleton Woods
Middleton Woods
Lecturer
Raymond Ray
Raymond Ray
Uncle
Sally Walsh
Sally Walsh
Young Elizabeth

Reviews

talisencrw 9/10

This ended up being one of my favourites, both of Hammer Films in general, and of the works of both Sir Peter Cushing and Sir Christopher Lee. It still works cinematically, three generations later, as my 13-year-old son really enjoyed it as well. Though the filmmakers were forced to use other makeup rather than that copyrighted by Universal Studios in James Whale's masterpiece, that isn't problematic in the…

John Chard 8/10

Even if we dared to omit its landmark importance; it's still a terrific movie. The Curse Of Frankenstein is out of Hammer Film Productions and based on the novel Frankenstein, by Mary Shelley. It's directed by Terence Fisher, written by Jimmy Sangster and stars Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, Hazel Court & Robert Urquhart. Jack Asher is the cinematographer and James Bernard scores the music. The first Hammer…

JPV852 7/10

Entertaining if not also flawed monster horror film that excels in large part for Peter Cushing and Robert Urquhart, with the gothic atmosphere. Dialogue is a bit lackluster but liked the change up with the classic story and fun to see Christopher Lee as the "Creature". **3.5/5**

Wuchak 7/10

**_Peter Cushing as the obsessed doctor and Christopher Lee his hideous creation_** This was the first Hammer horror flick in color and its success resulted in a resurgence of the classic Universal monsters reinterpreted from the British perspective with Hammer’s renowned lush colors. Speaking of Universal, the studio threatened a lawsuit if Hammer copied any elements from their classic version. This helped…

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FAQ about The Curse of Frankenstein

What is The Curse of Frankenstein about?
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.
When was The Curse of Frankenstein released?
The Curse of Frankenstein was released in 1957.
What genres does The Curse of Frankenstein belong to?
The Curse of Frankenstein is categorised as Horror, Science Fiction.
Who stars in The Curse of Frankenstein?
The cast of The Curse of Frankenstein includes Peter Cushing, Hazel Court, Robert Urquhart, Christopher Lee, Melvyn Hayes.