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The Revenge of Frankenstein

1958Movie1 h 30 minNR

63
DecentGoodWatch score

A scary, eerie horror movie about fantasy and the mind.

Good for friends night · teens · pure escapism

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you · you scare easily

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

The Terror Rises Again.

Rescued from the guillotine by his devoted dwarf Fritz, the Baron relocates to Carlsbruck, where he continues his gruesome experiments.

Feels like

  • Gothic Horror
  • Mad Scientist
  • Body Horror
  • Gruesome Experiments
  • Psychological Tension
  • Morbid Curiosity
  • Cinematic Atmosphere
  • Classic Monster Movie
  • Resurrection and Revenge

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Terence Fisher
Written by
Jimmy Sangster
Produced by
Anthony Hinds

Everyone

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Facts

June 1, 1958 · 1 h 30 min · NR

Released
June 1, 1958
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Also spoken
Latin
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
44 countries

Tropes

Ungrateful Bastard, Chuck Cunningham Syndrome, Blackmail +9

  • Ungrateful Bastard
  • Chuck Cunningham Syndrome
  • Blackmail
  • Foreshadowing
  • Anti-Villain
  • Bury Your Disabled
  • Sue Donym
  • Paper-Thin Disguise
  • Cassandra Truth
  • Cane Fu
  • Continuity Nod
  • Beast and Beauty

12 of 28 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Revenge of Frankenstein?"

Questions about The Revenge of Frankenstein

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Revenge of Frankenstein?

In the United States, The Revenge of Frankenstein streams on fuboTV, and it is free with ads on Philo, The Roku, Mometu, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is The Revenge of Frankenstein worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 87%, and Metacritic 68). Critics rate it higher (78 out of 100) than audiences (68).

Will The Revenge of Frankenstein scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

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

Will I feel good after watching The Revenge of Frankenstein?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 5 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

What tropes does The Revenge of Frankenstein use?

Ungrateful BastardChuck Cunningham SyndromeBlackmailForeshadowingAnti-VillainBury Your DisabledSue DonymPaper-Thin DisguiseCassandra TruthCane FuContinuity NodBeast and Beautyand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 tropes for it, including Ungrateful Bastard, Chuck Cunningham Syndrome, and Blackmail.