Frankenstein
Seen it?1986 | 46 min | Horror, Family, TV Movie
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (91 on Metacritic), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for horror fans and families.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 46 min.
- What might put you off
- No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.
An obsessed scientist assembles a living being from parts of exhumed corpses.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
91 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$12 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Burt Brinckerhoff
- Chris SarandonThe Creature
- Carl BeckVictor Frankenstein
- Barry GoldmanHenry Clerval
- Devi PiperElizabeth Lavenza
- Stephen BoeDeLacey
- Wendy LehrJustine Moritz
- George MuschampCaptain Robert Walton
- Oliver OsterbergAlphonse Frankenstein
- Binky WoodFrau Schmidt
- Tom DunnDying Victor