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The Ghost of Frankenstein

1942 · 68 min

A creaky, atmospheric gothic chiller that feels like a campfire tale with a tragic, brooding heart.

Tagline
NEW THRILLS as the Monster stalks again!
Overview
Frankenstein's unscrupulous colleague, Dr. Bohmer, plans to transplant Ygor's brain so he can rule the world using the monster's body, but the plan goes sour when he turns malevolent and goes on a rampage.

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How it feels

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Tone
  • darkstrength 3 of 3
  • eeriestrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • obsession
  • betrayal
  • revenge
  • identity
  • family
Places
  • small town
  • single country house
Era
timeless
Audience
adult
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language none
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action3
Horror7
Humour2
Realism3
Romance1
Tension7
Darkness8
Complexity4
Emotional weight5

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Where to watch in the UK

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Details

Genres
horror, science fiction
Directed by
Erle C. Kenton
Written by
Scott Darling
Starring
Cedric Hardwicke, Ralph Bellamy, Lionel Atwill, Bela Lugosi, Evelyn Ankers, Lon Chaney Jr., Janet Ann Gallow, Barton Yarborough
Music
Hans J. Salter
Cinematography
Elwood Bredell, Milton Krasner
Runtime
68 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
English

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