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Frankenstein

Seen it?

2015 | 89 min | Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and a lukewarm 5.4 out of 10 from audiences. 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 anyone who likes to be kept guessing, horror fans and sci-fi fans. If you loved Clayface, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 29 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

After he is artificially created, then left for dead by a husband-and-wife team of eccentric scientists, Adam is confronted with nothing but aggression and violence from the world around him. This perfect creation-turned disfigured monster must come to grips with the horrific nature of humanity.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    100% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.4 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 98K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Bernard Rose

  • Xavier SamuelAdam "The Monster"
  • Carrie-Anne MossElizabeth Frankenstein
  • Danny HustonVictor Frankenstein
  • Tony ToddEddie
  • Mckenna GraceMolly
  • Maya ErskineWanda
  • Matthew JacobsDr. Marcus
  • David PresslerDr. Pretorius
  • Peter SudarsoGuard 1
  • Steve HartGuard 2