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The Frankenstein Theory

2013·Movie
1h 27min·NR
36
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.3Rotten Tomatoes–23%
IMDb4.3Rotten Tomatoes–23%

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The Frankenstein Theory fingerprint

High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and violent

  • Tension7
  • Violence7
  • Scare6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy4
  • Pathos3
  • Wonder2

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody4
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2

World

Mystery

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Meta Narrative7
  • Intrigue6
  • Acting5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography5
  • Sound Centrality5
  • Editing4

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About

When he is suspended from his university job for his outlandish ideas, Professor John Venkenheim leads a documentary film crew to the rim of the Arctic Circle in a desperate effort to vindicate his academic reputation. His theory: Mary Shelley's ghastly story, "Frankenstein," is, in fact, a work of non-fiction disguised as fantasy. In the vast, frozen wilderness, Venkenheim and his team search for the legendary monster, a creature mired in mystery and drenched in blood. What they find is an unspeakable truth more terrifying than any fiction...a nightmare from which there is no waking.
Found Footage HorrorLiterary Meta-NarrativeArctic Survival ThrillerAcademic HubrisCreature FeatureSlow-Burn DreadB-Movie CharmFrankenstein LoreDocumentary Style

Crew

Directed by:
Andrew Weiner
Written by:
Vlady Pildysh, Andrew Weiner
Produced by:
Huck Botko, Andrew Gurland, Gary Bryman
Composed by:
James T. Sale

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Frankenstein Theory

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Where can I stream The Frankenstein Theory legally?

PhiloHoopla

The Frankenstein Theory is included with a subscription to Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Frankenstein Theory worth watching?

36
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 37/100 (IMDb 4.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Frankenstein Theory rated?

NRViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language.

How long is The Frankenstein Theory?

1 h 27 min

The Frankenstein Theory runs 1 h 27 min.

What language is The Frankenstein Theory in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Frankenstein Theory?

10ATAUCHDEDKFINLNOSEUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Frankenstein Theory in 10 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Frankenstein Theory use?

Apocalyptic LogLiterary Agent HypothesisReal After AllRoaring Rampage of RevengeTook a Level in JerkassGood Cannot Comprehend EvilDarker and EdgierOh, Crap!Adaptational VillainyCovers Always LieFrankenstein's MonsterDwindling Partyand 5 more

TV Tropes lists 17 storytelling tropes for The Frankenstein Theory, including Apocalyptic Log, Literary Agent Hypothesis, Real After All.