Frankenstein

In a futuristic, dystopian society, Dr. Victor Frankenstein is driven by a desperate desire to bring his deceased son back to life. He achieves this by creating a new body and transferring his son's consciousness into it. However, the reanimated being is monstrous and violent, turning against its creator and wreaking havoc.

This adaptation of the classic novel received mixed to negative reviews. Critics often pointed to its low budget, uneven acting, and a plot that strayed significantly from Mary Shelley's original themes, though some appreciated its darker, more violent take on the material.

• The film suffers from a weak script and uninspired direction.
• Performances are largely unconvincing, particularly from the lead.
• The special effects are dated and do not hold up well.

Google audience: Audience reception for this version of Frankenstein is largely negative, with many viewers finding it to be a disappointing and poorly executed adaptation that fails to capture the essence of the original story.

Despite being released in 2004, the film's visual style and special effects often give the impression of being from an earlier era, possibly due to budget constraints.