Name: Frankenstein: The True Story
Genre: Drama, Horror, Science Fiction
Released: 1974-09-19
Duration: 3 h 6 min
Cast: James Mason, Leonard Whiting, David McCallum, Jane Seymour, Nicola Pagett

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He created the perfect man—then something went wrong.

Victor Frankenstein witnesses his creation turn uncontrollable after he's duped by his associate, Dr. Polidori.

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Gothic Historical Drama
Scientific Hubris
Tragic Monster Narrative
Victorian Atmosphere
Philosophical Horror
Melancholic Tone
Classic Literature Adaptation
Psychological Study
Moral Ambiguity

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Directed by: Jack Smight
Written by: Mary Shelley
Produced by: Hunt Stromberg Jr.
Music by: Gil Mellé

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Facts

September 19, 1974 · 3 h 6 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released: September 19, 1974
Runtime: 3 h 6 min
Content: Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres: Drama, Horror, Science Fiction
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 3 countries
Keywords: based on novel or book

Tropes

Fiery Cover-Up, Dr. Frankenstein, Conveniently Interrupted Document +9

Fiery Cover-Up
Dr. Frankenstein
Conveniently Interrupted Document
Psychopathic Womanchild
Driven to Suicide
Honor Before Reason
Expy
Hypocrite
The Film of the Book
Who Wants to Live Forever?
Adaptational Attractiveness
Decomposite Character

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Where can I stream Frankenstein: The True Story?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Frankenstein: The True Story from Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Frankenstein: The True Story worth watching?

71

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Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.1).

Will Frankenstein: The True Story scare me?

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Not much for a horror movie: scares are rated 4 of 10 and tension 5.

Will I feel good after watching Frankenstein: The True Story?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.