@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
Frankenstein: The True Story
"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.
Quick Stats
7.5
TMDB Rating
35
Votes
3h 6m
Runtime
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Budget
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Box Office
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Return
Key Crew
DirectorJack Smight
WriterMary Shelley
CinematographyArthur Ibbetson
ComposerGil Mellé
EditorRichard Marden
Production DesignWilfred Shingleton
Produced by
Universal Pictures
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
James Mason
Dr. John Polidori
Leonard Whiting
Victor Frankenstein
David McCallum
Dr. Clervall
Jane Seymour
Agatha / Prima
Nicola Pagett
Elizabeth Fanschawe
Michael Sarrazin
The Creature
Michael Wilding
Sir Richard Fanshawe
Tom Baker
Sea Captain
Clarissa Kaye-Mason
Lady Fanschawe
Agnes Moorehead
Mrs. Blair
Margaret Leighton
Francoise DuVal
Ralph Richardson
Mr. Lacey
John Gielgud
Chief Constable
Peter Sallis
Priest
Yootha Joyce
Hospital Matron
