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Frankenstein: The True Story

1974 · 186 min

A somber, literary gothic drama that unfolds patiently, trading shocks for a lingering sense of dread and tragic consequence.

Directed by
Jack Smight
Genres
Drama, Horror, Science fiction
Starring
James Mason, Leonard Whiting, David McCallum
Tagline
He created the perfect man—then something went wrong.
Overview
Victor Frankenstein witnesses his creation turn uncontrollable after he's duped by his associate, Dr. Polidori.

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Directed by
Jack Smight
Genres
Drama, Horror, Science fiction
Starring
James Mason, Leonard Whiting, David McCallum
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Tone
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • eeriestrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
Pacing
slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • ambition
  • guilt
  • isolation
  • betrayal
  • death
Places
  • single country house
  • countryside
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
  • serialised
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language none
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action2
Horror6
Humour1
Realism6
Romance2
Tension5
Darkness7
Complexity6
Emotional weight7

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Details

Genres
drama, horror, science fiction
Directed by
Jack Smight
Written by
Christopher Isherwood, Don Bachardy
Starring
James Mason, Leonard Whiting, David McCallum, Jane Seymour, Nicola Pagett, Michael Sarrazin, Michael Wilding, Tom Baker
Music
Gil Mellé
Cinematography
Arthur Ibbetson
Runtime
186 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
English

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