Review of The Curse of Frankenstein (1957) by Raffaele S — 10 Mar 2012
The Curse of Frankenstein preserves the Victorian feel of Mary Shelley's novel, but it deviates even further from its source material than the famous James Whale film. This version of Victor Frankenstein, played by Peter Cushing, is a morally unsound man who willfully murders a man in order to obtain a brain for his creature (Christopher Lee).
Although his friend Paul (Robert Urquhart) begs him to cease bringing life to the dead, Frankenstein is obsessively undeterred and will dispose of anyone who stands in his way. The great cast is augmented by vivid sets, wonderful costumes, and a disturbing make-up job for the monster.
This success of this film spurred Hammer Studios to shoot a large number of horror films, but this one is probably one of their finest products.
This review of The Curse of Frankenstein (1957) was written by Raffaele S on 10 Mar 2012.
The Curse of Frankenstein has generally received positive reviews.
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