Frankenstein: The True Story
Seen it?1974 | 186 min | Drama, Horror, Science Fiction
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
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 Frankenstein or The Curse of Frankenstein, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Unhurried and epic, at 3 hr 6 min.
- What might put you off
- It's long: 3 hr 6 min.
- Made in 1974: an older pace and style.
Victor Frankenstein witnesses his creation turn uncontrollable after he's duped by his associate, Dr. Polidori.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 43K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jack Smight
- James MasonDr. John Polidori
- Leonard WhitingVictor Frankenstein
- David McCallumDr. Clervall
- Jane SeymourAgatha / Prima
- Nicola PagettElizabeth Fanschawe
- Michael SarrazinThe Creature
- Michael WildingSir Richard Fanshawe
- Tom BakerSea Captain
- Clarissa Kaye-MasonLady Fanschawe
- Agnes MooreheadMrs. Blair