I Was a Teenage Frankenstein
I Was a Teenage Frankenstein

I Was a Teenage Frankenstein

1957Movie74 minEnglish

Professor Frankenstein creates a teenager from an accident victim, who gets angry when he learns he is going to be taken apart.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Herbert L. StrockGenres: Horror, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

A mad scientist, Dr. Victor Frankenstein, is obsessed with bringing the dead back to life. He constructs a new monster from the body parts of executed criminals, hoping to assemble a perfect being. However, his creation proves to be uncontrollable and violent, leading to a series of gruesome murders as it attempts to find its own identity and escape its creator's clutches.

Critical Reception

While not critically acclaimed upon release, 'I Was a Teenage Frankenstein' has become a cult classic among fans of B-movies and 1950s horror. It is often cited for its unique premise and its place within the genre's history, despite its low budget and campy elements. The film is generally viewed as an entertaining, if not particularly profound, entry in the Frankenstein filmography.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its campy charm and nostalgic appeal.
  • Noted for its straightforward, pulpy horror narrative.
  • Considered a quintessential example of 1950s low-budget sci-fi horror.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and often focus on its status as a vintage creature feature, appreciated for its B-movie aesthetic and historical context rather than deep thematic content.

Fun Fact

The film was originally released as a double feature with 'Blood of Dracula'.

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