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Doctor Franken
This variation of the Frankenstein legend, set in a brownstone in present-day Manhattan, has Robert Vaughn as a determined New York surgeon bringing "parts" home from work -- the hospital where he does experimental research -- to painstakingly rebuild the shattered body of an anonymous patient with organs from various donors.
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Plot Summary
A group of college students discover the chilling diary of Victor Frankenstein and decide to recreate his experiment. They manage to bring a creature to life, but it quickly turns on its creators, leading to a terrifying battle for survival. The students must find a way to stop their monstrous creation before it escapes and unleashes its horror upon the world.
Critical Reception
Doctor Franken (also known as Frankenstein) received a mixed reception from critics upon its release. While some praised its ambitious attempt to update the classic Frankenstein story for a modern audience and its suspenseful moments, others criticized its pacing and predictable plot points. Audience reactions were similarly divided, with some finding it a chilling horror film and others deeming it a less-than-successful adaptation.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its modern take on the Frankenstein mythos.
Criticized for a somewhat formulaic plot and pacing issues.
Found to be a reasonably suspenseful, albeit not groundbreaking, horror film.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Doctor Franken are scarce, but available commentary suggests a divided opinion. Some viewers appreciated the film's darker tone and the update to the classic story, while others felt it didn't live up to the legacy of previous Frankenstein adaptations.
Fun Fact
The film was also released under the title 'Frankenstein' in some markets, which likely contributed to confusion with other adaptations of the Mary Shelley novel.
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