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The Evil of Frankenstein (1964)

"He's never been more shocking! shocking! shocking!"

6.119641h 27mEN
HorrorScience Fiction

Directed by Freddie Francis

Rating

6.1/10

Runtime

1h 27m

Language

EN

Release

May 8, 1964

Director

Freddie Francis

Official Trailer

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Overview

Once hounded from his castle by outraged villagers for creating a monstrous living being, Baron Frankenstein returns to Karlstaad. High in the mountains they stumble on the body of the creature, perfectly preserved in the ice. He is brought back to life with the help of the hypnotist Zoltan who now ...

Top Cast

Peter CushingPeter WoodthorpeDuncan LamontSandor ElèsKaty WildDavid Hutcheson

Cast

Peter Cushing

Peter Cushing

Baron Frankenstein

Peter Woodthorpe

Peter Woodthorpe

Prof. Zoltan

Duncan Lamont

Duncan Lamont

Karlstaad

Sandor Elès

Sandor Elès

Hans

Katy Wild

Katy Wild

Beggar Girl

David Hutcheson

David Hutcheson

Bürgermeister

James Maxwell

James Maxwell

Priester

Howard Goorney

Howard Goorney

Drunk

Kiwi Kingston

Kiwi Kingston

The Monster

Caron Gardner

Caron Gardner

Burgermeister's Wife

Tracy Stratford

Tracy Stratford

Rena as a Child (uncredited)

Tony Arpino

Tony Arpino

Body Snatcher (uncredited)

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The Evil of Frankenstein (1964), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Once hounded from his castle by outraged villagers for creating a monstrous living being, Baron Frankenstein returns to Karlstaad. High in the mountains they stumble on the body of the creature, perfectly preserved in the ice. He is brought back to life with the help of the hypnotist Zoltan who now controls the creature. Can Frankenstein break Zoltan's hypnotic spell that incites the monster to commit these horrific murders or will Zoltan induce the creature to destroy its creator?

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The Evil of Frankenstein. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

The ending explained below clarifies the character motivations and the symbolic meaning of the final scenes that might have left some viewers puzzled.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals. If you are looking for an <strong>OTT release</strong> or want to experience the <strong>full story</strong>, this is a must-watch.

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