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_**One of the best Frankenstein films**_
Hammer did 7 Frankenstein films in 17 years from the late 50s to early 70s:
1. The Curse of Frankenstein (1957); 2. The Revenge of Frankenstein (1958); 3. The Evil of Frankenstein (1964); 4. Fr...
Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed
1969Movie101 minEnglish
Blackmailing a young couple to assist with his horrific experiments the Baron, desperate for vital medical data, abducts a man from an insane asylum. On route the abductee dies and the Baron and his assistant transplant his brain into a corpse. The creature is tormented by a trapped soul in an alien shell and, after a visit to his wife who violently rejects his monstrous form, the creature wreaks his revenge on the perpetrator of his misery: Baron Frankenstein.
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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Terence Fisher•Genres: Horror, Sci-Fi
Plot Summary
Dr. Frankenstein is framed for a crime he didn't commit and seeks refuge in a village. When his landlady becomes ill, he steals her brain in an attempt to save it and implant it into another body. He also abducts a young doctor and his fiancée to assist him in his dangerous experiments, forcing them to help him complete his latest creation.
Critical Reception
The film was a commercial success and is considered by many to be one of Hammer's best Frankenstein films, praised for its intense atmosphere and Cushing's committed performance. While some critics found the plot convoluted, it is generally regarded as a strong entry in the horror genre of its time.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for Peter Cushing's chilling portrayal of Baron Frankenstein.
- Appreciated for its dark atmosphere and Gothic horror elements.
- Some found the plot somewhat disjointed but engaging overall.
Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight Peter Cushing's iconic performance and the film's suspenseful, disturbing nature. Many appreciate its classic Hammer horror aesthetic and the creative, albeit gruesome, elements of the Frankenstein mythos explored.
Fun Fact
The film marked the return of Peter Cushing to the role of Baron Frankenstein after a five-year absence, and it would be his penultimate performance as the character for Hammer Film Productions.
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John Chard
I fancy that I am the spider and you are the fly, Frankenstein.
Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed is directed by Terence Fisher and written by Bert Batt. It stars Peter Cushing, Veronica Carlson, Simon Ward and Freddie Jones. Music is by Ja...