Frankenstein

1973Movie3 h 0 min

67
GoodGoodWatch score
67
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

A scientist obsessed with creating life steals body parts to put together his "creation." Released as a feature on video, this was originally shown in two installments on TV as part of the Wide World of Entertainment series.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • Graphic violence bothers you
  • You scare easily

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Directed by
Glenn Jordan
Produced by
Dan Curtis
Music by
Fred Faust

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Facts

January 16, 1973 · 3 h 0 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
January 16, 1973
Runtime
3 h 0 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror, TV Movie, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
8 countries

Tropes

Canon Foreigner, Canon Foreigner, Silly Walk +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Frankenstein?"

Questions about Frankenstein

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Frankenstein?

In the United States, Frankenstein is free with ads on Hoopla and Tubi TV. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is Frankenstein worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.1).

Will Frankenstein scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 7 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Frankenstein?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 5 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

What tropes does Frankenstein use?

Canon ForeignerCanon ForeignerSilly WalkScary StitchesVictor FrankensteinArtificial HumanCreating LifeLightning Can Do AnythingMighty GlacierÜberwaldFrankenstein's CatLady Frankensteinand 116 more

TV Tropes lists 128 tropes for it, including Canon Foreigner, Canon Foreigner, and Silly Walk.