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Edison's Frankenstein

1990Movie19 min

Drama
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0

Summary

Thoroughly researched remake of the first screen version of Mary Shelley's story. Blending visual nightmare & Gothic romance, it tells this much trampled tale more as Jekyll and Hyde ghost story. A look at one man's struggle with the inadequacies of solitary creation.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Drop-in friendly
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want to half-watch while scrolling
  • Graphic violence bothers you
  • You scare easily

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Directed by
Robert David
Written by
Mary Shelley, Robert David, J. Searle Dawley
Produced by
Kathleen Herd
Music by
Hank Troy

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Facts

January 1, 1990 · 19 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
January 1, 1990
Runtime
19 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Edison's Frankenstein worth watching?"

Questions about Edison's Frankenstein

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Edison's Frankenstein worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7).

Will Edison's 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 Edison's Frankenstein?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.