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Blackenstein

Seen it?

1973 | 87 min | Science Fiction, Action, Horror

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With soft box office and little lasting buzz, 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, sci-fi fans and action fans. If you loved Clayface, start here.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 27 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Made in 1973: an older pace and style.

Eddie is a Vietnam veteran who loses his arms and legs when he steps on a land mine, but a brilliant surgeon is able to attach new limbs. Unfortunately, an insanely jealous assistant (who has fallen in love with Eddie's fiancée) switches Eddie's DNA injections, transforming him into a gigantic killer.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $2 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 16K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by William A. Levey

  • John HartDr. Stein
  • Ivory StoneDr. Winifred Walker
  • Joe De SueEddie Turner
  • Roosevelt JacksonMalcomb
  • Andrea KingEleanor
  • Nick BolinBruno Strager
  • Karin LindMrs. Wayne
  • Yvonne RobinsonReceptionist
  • Bob BrophyHospital Attendant
  • Liz RenayCouple in Bed