Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed
1969
When a doctor is killed at a mental asylum the evil Baron Frankenstein seizes the chance to transplant his brain into the meek body of Doctor Richter. But the bloody operation creates an entity of evil which shatters the lives of everyone. Read more
| Starring | Peter Cushing, Peter Cushing, Simon Ward, Veronica Carlson |
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| Director | Terence Fisher |
| Genres | Horror |
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Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed
When a doctor is killed at a mental asylum the evil Baron Frankenstein seizes the chance to transplant his brain into the meek body of Doctor Richter. But the bloody operation creates an entity of evil which shatters the lives of everyone.
| Starring | Peter Cushing, Peter Cushing, Simon Ward, Veronica Carlson, Maxine Audley, Thorley Walters, Freddie Jones, George Pravda |
|---|---|
| Director | Terence Fisher |
| Studio | WARNER HOME VIDEO |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 36 mins |
| Certificate | |
| Genres | Horror |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | DVD: 21 Jun 2004 Production year: 1969 |
| Format | DVD |
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Critics' reviews (3)
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The fifth of Hammer's FRANKENSTEIN series is graced by an incisive performance from Peter Cushing, up to his old tricks as the Baron performing brain transplants, and an haunting turn by Freddie Jones as the main recipient, an asylum employee whom the Baron has murdered. Jones is astonishing as the anguished victim of the transplant, whose wife fails to recognise him and rejects him, prompting his revenge plan. The gothic gore is once more directed with spirited skill and economy by Terence Fisher (his fourth in the series), although the most memorable Grand Guignol scare has a buried body bursting through the earth because of a broken water pipe. Veronica Carlson wears the diaphanous gowns well.
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Hammer's fifth Frankenstein film shifts the horror from the Monster, now a sad and pathetic victim, to the Baron... read more on Time Out
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8 out of 16 people found this review helpful
Frankenstein must be watched
When people conjure up an image of Frankenstein they either mistakenly describe the monster he created or draw on the early screen versions of a misguided old scientist. FMBD however cranks up the character one more notch and portrays him as a cold, sadistic rapist and murderer, a man whom will stop at nothing to complete his ?necessary? experiments. And who better to depict this cold and calculating psychopath than the King of Hammer himself, Peter Cushing. Whether he?s nosily cutting open skulls or sweet-talking to the wife of his victim, Cushing, to use an old clich?, chews up the scenery.
However, if the presence of an on form Cushing is not enough to sell this film to you, then you?ll be glad to hear that the set-pieces are creatively worked and crank up some genuine moments of tension. The supporting cast is solid and whilst the plot is not exactly water tight, the film is fast paced enough to skirt around any sticking points
With the current average score for this film firmly stuck on 1 star however, it would appear that not too many other people share my favourable enthusiasm. Admittedly the plot does have it?s weaknesses and the Chief Inspector character is rather too OTT a character but this film should certainly be visited by any self-respecting Hammer fan. A solid 3 and a half out of 5.
Sound and picture quality - Good
Extras ? Trailer
Subtitles - None -
Most recent members' review
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8 out of 16 people found this review helpful
Frankenstein must be watched
When people conjure up an image of Frankenstein they either mistakenly describe the monster he created or draw on the early screen versions of a misguided old scientist. FMBD however cranks up the character one more notch and portrays him as a cold, sadistic rapist and murderer, a man whom will stop at nothing to complete his ?necessary? experiments. And who better to depict this cold and calculating psychopath than the King of Hammer himself, Peter Cushing. Whether he?s nosily cutting open skulls or sweet-talking to the wife of his victim, Cushing, to use an old clich?, chews up the scenery.
However, if the presence of an on form Cushing is not enough to sell this film to you, then you?ll be glad to hear that the set-pieces are creatively worked and crank up some genuine moments of tension. The supporting cast is solid and whilst the plot is not exactly water tight, the film is fast paced enough to skirt around any sticking points
With the current average score for this film firmly stuck on 1 star however, it would appear that not too many other people share my favourable enthusiasm. Admittedly the plot does have it?s weaknesses and the Chief Inspector character is rather too OTT a character but this film should certainly be visited by any self-respecting Hammer fan. A solid 3 and a half out of 5.
Sound and picture quality - Good
Extras ? Trailer
Subtitles - None -
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When a doctor is killed at a mental asylum the evil Baron Frankenstein seizes the chance to transplant his brain into the meek body of Doctor Richter. But the bloody operation creates an entity of ... -