Review of The Curse of Frankenstein (1957) by Sgt. C — 31 Jan 2014

We're not hurting anyone, just robbing graves.

Victor Frankenstein is an ambitious scientist that is doing everything possible to create human life and prove to everyone he is a genius. His best friend, Paul Krempe, reluctantly helps but quickly sees the error of Dr. Frankenstein's ways. Krempe will try to protect Frankenstein and his lover, Elizabeth, from the experiments.

"And build what?".

"The most complex thing known to man...man himself.".

Terence Fisher, director of Horror of Dracula, Dracula: Prince of Darkness, The Hound of Baskervilles, Island of Terror, The Earth Dies Screaming, and The Mummy (1959), delivers The Curse of Frankenstein. The storyline for this picture is classic Frankenstein mixed with some dynamic side characters and remarkably good acting. The cast delivers very solid performances and includes Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, Hazel Court, Robert Urquhart, and Valerie Gaunt.

"The birds didn't waste much time, did they? The eyes. The head is mostly eaten away.".

"Remove the head. I don't have much use for it anyway.".

I DVR'd this picture this past Halloween season as I try to grab all of the Cushing and Lee pictures that are brought out of various vaults around the dark holiday season. This picture is one of their better films and is definitely a must see for the fans of classic horror pictures!

"Stop what you're doing before it is too late!".

Grade: B.