Review of I Was a Teenage Frankenstein (1957) by Tony K — 07 Apr 2007

Deliciously snotty and tawdry, this B flick packs a great pulp-fiction punch.

This review of I Was a Teenage Frankenstein (1957) was written by Tony K on 07 Apr 2007.

I Was a Teenage Frankenstein has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Jason S (2,514) on 31 Mar 2007

I love this 50s drive in fright fest. The most hideous frankenstein ever to grace the silver screen. If only they still made em like this…

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By D M (564) on 02 Mar 2011

A doctor who is ridiculed by his colleagues for his theories decides to create a being much in the way Baron von Frankenstein did years prior…

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By Erik O (130) on 09 May 2008

Teenage Frankenstein himself is a supporting character in his own story! Shameful. Campy but poorly-paced fun…

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By Will "The Thrill" V (37) on 01 Mar 2007

Great companion piece to Teenage Werewolf. Dig that crazy messed up makeup…

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By Steve Crum (868) for Video-Reviewmaster.com (514) on 29 Apr 2007

Fun schlock with one of best titles in B-film history…

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By Brian C (2,025) on 02 Dec 2007

A great 1950's low-budget b-horror gem from American International Pictures studios. This is one of my favorites from the 50's…

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By Brett B (1,185) on 30 Mar 2014

Low grade nonsense, but it has its charms, namely the goofy makeup design for the creature, and Whit Bissell giving his all…

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By Danster B (38) on 28 May 2007

One of my favorite 50's monster make-ups…

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