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Hammer did seven Frankenstein films from 1957-1973: “The Curse of Frankenstein” (1957), “The Revenge of Frankenstein” (1958), “The Evil of Frankenstein” (1964), “Frankenstein Creat...
The Evil of Frankenstein
1964Movie87 minEnglish
Once hounded from his castle by outraged villagers for creating a monstrous living being, Baron Frankenstein returns to Karlstaad. High in the mountains they stumble on the body of the creature, perfectly preserved in the ice. He is brought back to life with the help of the hypnotist Zoltan who now controls the creature. Can Frankenstein break Zoltan's hypnotic spell that incites the monster to commit these horrific murders or will Zoltan induce the creature to destroy its creator?
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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Freddie Francis•Genres: Horror, Sci-Fi
Plot Summary
Baron Frankenstein returns to his ancestral village to retrieve his automaton and find his experiment has been stolen. He soon discovers a creature of immense strength is terrorizing the villagers. The Baron attempts to regain control of his creation, but he faces opposition from a suspicious priest and the creature's own savage nature.
Critical Reception
The Evil of Frankenstein is a competent Hammer Horror film that benefits from Peter Cushing's committed performance and Freddie Francis's direction. While not as iconic as some of Hammer's earlier Frankenstein entries, it offers a solid dose of gothic horror and spectacle.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for Peter Cushing's chilling portrayal of Baron Frankenstein.
- Appreciated for its atmospheric Hammer Horror style and creature effects.
- Criticized by some for a less compelling plot compared to other films in the series.
Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the film's classic Hammer Horror atmosphere and Cushing's strong performance, though some find the plot less engaging than earlier installments.
Fun Fact
This film marks Peter Cushing's return to the role of Baron Frankenstein after a five-year absence from the character in Hammer's Frankenstein series.
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John Chard
The Evil of Zoltan!
The Evil of Frankenstein is directed by Freddie Francis and written by John Elder. It stars Peter Cushing, Sandor Eles, Peter Woodthorpe and Katy Wild. Music is by Don Banks and cinematography by John Wilcox.
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