Cast
View AllIan Barling
as Lance Wilton
Patrick McCartney
as Ken Glinevich
Rance Nix
as Baby Frankenstein
Cora Savage
as Truth
Eileen Rosen
as Kim Wilton
Mike Rutkoski
as John Caffery
Yannis Stergiopoulos
as Van Sneed
André Gower
as Dauvin Lundquist
Mason Carver
as Creepy Halloween Guy
Denise Pantoja
as Waitress
Bill Rutkoski
as Mr. Spintho
T.J. Rotell
as Dauvin Lundquist's Assistant
John Rutkoski
as Mr. Spintho
Crew
Director
- Jon Yonkondy
Writer
- Mike Rutkoski
- Jon Yonkondy
Producer
- Jon Yonkondy
- Denise Pantoja
- T.J. Rotell
- Mike Rutkoski
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
This Horror/Comedy film explores themes of fear and survival, delving into the psychological aspects of human nature when confronted with the unknown. Baby Frankenstein presents a unique perspective on the horror genre by focusing on the psychological terror rather than relying on typical jump scares.
Director Jon Yonkondy brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to pacing and visual storytelling creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 2018, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of Baby Frankenstein took approximately 16 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 84 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 141 minutes long.
- Some visual effects sequences took up to 10 months to complete.
- Several scenes were filmed in multiple locations to capture the perfect setting.
- The cast underwent specialized training for 4 weeks before filming began.
Historical Context
- In 2018, when this film is released:
- Climate change awareness was becoming a central global concern.
- Political polarization was intensifying in many countries.
- Streaming platforms were disrupting traditional distribution models and changing how audiences consumed films.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: October 26, 2018
- Runtime: 1h 24m
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