House of Frankenstein
Seen it?1944 | 71 min | Horror, Science Fiction
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (55% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for horror fans and sci-fi fans. If you loved Bride of Frankenstein or Wes Craven's New Nightmare, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 11 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1944: an older pace and style.
Deranged scientist, Gustav Niemann, escapes from prison and overtakes the director of a traveling chamber of horrors, soon reviving the infamous Count Dracula, the frozen Frankenstein Monster, and the Wolf Man.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
55% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 42K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Erle C. Kenton
- Boris KarloffDr. Gustav Niemann
- Lon Chaney Jr.Larry Talbot / The Wolf Man
- J. Carrol NaishDaniel
- John CarradineDracula / Baron Latos
- Anne GwynneRita Hussman
- Peter CoeCarl Hussman
- Lionel AtwillInspector Arnz
- George ZuccoProf. Bruno Lampini
- Elena VerdugoIlonka
- Sig RumanBurgomeister Hussman