Review of The Evil of Frankenstein (1964) by Nick F — 17 Sep 2009
The most Universal-styled of the Hammer films, with a creature make-up that resembles the Karloff monster and other set pieces that echo the Universal films more then the previous two Cushing entries. Frankenstein is still traveling with Hans but he's seemingly forgotten everything from the last film (either that or its a completely different Hans!).
The Baron recounts the original story, perhaps wisely omitting both Paul and his wife and giving his laboratory a big-budget redress. Curiously the creature is found encased in ice, much as in Frankenstein Meets the Wolfman, although that doesn't match Cushing's first film.
Despite these continuity quibbles, the film is one of Hammer's lushest productions (aside from the make-up) and Freddie Francis' direction is filled with motion and is more exciting then that of stalwart Terrence Fisher.
The use of motion in the foreground and the inventive movement of the camera makes this a very interesting film to watch. The finale is the most explosive, literally, until Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed.
This is one of the better Hammer Frankenstein films.
This review of The Evil of Frankenstein (1964) was written by Nick F on 17 Sep 2009.
The Evil of Frankenstein has generally received mixed reviews.
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