The key image of this film occurs early on, as a hideous monster removes its face, only to reveal itself as Baron Frankenstein in a mask. Hammer's fifth installment in the series sees the transformation of doctor into monster complete. Peter Cushing's portrayal of the Baron here is all insanity and hatred, rather than the .. Read more
| Starring | Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, Simon Ward, Veronica Carlson |
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| Director | Terence Fisher |
| Genres | Horror, Sci-Fi/Fantasy |
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The key image of this film occurs early on, as a hideous monster removes its face, only to reveal itself as Baron Frankenstein in a mask. Hammer's fifth installment in the series sees the transformation of doctor into monster complete. Peter Cushing's portrayal of the Baron here is all insanity and hatred, rather than the misunderstood (if unethical) genius of previous entries. Frankenstein transplants the brain of an insane doctor into Freddie Jones' body, creating a pathetic, misshapen beast, while using blackmail and rape to control the people around him. This was director Terence Fisher's favorite film, and his pacing and composition have rarely been better. Jones (the nasty showman in The Elephant Man) is great at communicating the disorientation and helpless agony of his condition, and while Cushing's character is more one-dimensional than usual, he does his normal excellent job as the Baron. Hammer's next installment was the silly Horror of Frankenstein before Fisher returned to end the series with Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell.~ Robert Firsching, All Movie Guide
| Starring | Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, Simon Ward, Veronica Carlson, Maxine Audley, Thorley Walters, Freddie Jones, George Pravda |
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| Director | Terence Fisher |
| Studio | WARNER HOME VIDEO |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 36 mins |
| Certificate |  |
| Genres | Horror, Sci-Fi/Fantasy |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | Production year: 1969 To Rent: DVD: 21 Jun 2004 |
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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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 ... read more »
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arrogance doesn't give him up
Frankenstein disguised as doctor Evil look alike has his business disturbed by burglar and after killing him and losing his laboratory he runs. However, he ... read more »
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Highly recommended
Great old movie. Fantastic acting in these Hammer films. Hammer must have kept these actors working all their lives! When they re-release them in colour, I'... read more »
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Joy to watch ... yet daft.
Fascinating, if you are interested in the difference between good and bad films. The plot is routine, if neatly constructed - a potboiler, if you like. On the ... read more »
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