The Curse of Frankenstein (1957)

Movie Details

Original Title The Curse of Frankenstein

Original Language EN

Budget $270,000

Revenue $8,000,000

Status Released

Popularity 0.7

Cast

Peter Cushing

Baron Victor Frankenstein

Popularity: 0.9

Hazel Court

Elizabeth

Popularity: 4.6

Robert Urquhart

Paul Krempe

Popularity: 0.8

Christopher Lee

The Creature

Popularity: 2.3

Melvyn Hayes

Victor

Popularity: 0.4

Valerie Gaunt

Justine

Popularity: 0.6

Paul Hardtmuth

Prof. Bernstein

Popularity: 0.6

Noel Hood

Aunt

Popularity: 0.1

Fred Johnson

Grandpa

Popularity: 0.5

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Claude Kingston

Little Boy

Popularity: 0.1

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Alex Gallier

Priest

Popularity: 1.4

Michael Mulcaster

Warder

Popularity: 0.4

Key Crew

Editor James Needs

Producer Max Rosenberg, Anthony Hinds

Director Terence Fisher

Screenplay Jimmy Sangster

Executive Producer Michael Carreras

Production

Hammer Film Productions

Videos & Trailers

The Birth of Hammer Horror’s Most Terrifying Creation

Clip

Frankenstein's Monster Breaks Free

Clip

Opening

Clip

Trailer

Restoration Comparison

Featurette

Image Gallery

Backdrops

Posters

Keywords

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Reviews from TMDB

talisencrw 9/10

May 20, 2016

This ended up being one of my favourites, both of Hammer Films in general, and of the works of both Sir Peter Cushing and Sir Christopher Lee. It still works cinematically, three generations later, as my 13-year-old son really enjoyed it as well. Though the filmmakers were forced to use other makeup ... Read more

John Chard 8/10

Oct 16, 2019

Even if we dared to omit its landmark importance; it's still a terrific movie. The Curse Of Frankenstein is out of Hammer Film Productions and based on the novel Frankenstein, by Mary Shelley. It's directed by Terence Fisher, written by Jimmy Sangster and stars Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, Ha ... Read more

JPV852 7/10

Dec 7, 2020

Entertaining if not also flawed monster horror film that excels in large part for Peter Cushing and Robert Urquhart, with the gothic atmosphere. Dialogue is a bit lackluster but liked the change up with the classic story and fun to see Christopher Lee as the "Creature". **3.5/5**