Monday Morning Maybe

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Poster for Tales of Frankenstein

Tales of Frankenstein

Seen it?

1958 | 28 min | Horror, Science Fiction, Drama, TV Movie

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, 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, start here.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 28 min.
What might put you off
Made in 1958: an older pace and style.

In this pilot for a series that was never picked up, Dr. Frankenstein has just finished rebuilding his creation, but the monster is unresponsive. He needs to try something different to make it work, perhaps some new parts. Enter a terminally ill sculptor and his assertive wife...

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

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 7K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Curt Siodmak

  • Anton DiffringBaron Frankenstein
  • Helen WestcottChristine Halpert
  • Don MegowanThe Monster
  • Ludwig StösselWilhelm
  • Richard BullMax Halpert
  • Raymond GreenleafDoctor
  • Peter BroccoGottfried
  • Sydney MasonPolice Chief
  • David HoffmanInner Sanctum (archive footage) (uncredited)