Frankenstein Reborn!
Frankenstein Reborn!

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Frankenstein Reborn!

1998
Movie
46 min
English

Thirteen-year-old Anna is intrigued by the secret experiments of her eccentric uncle Victor, but her curiosity soon turns to total terror when she's confronted by Uncle Victor's latest creation - a hideous-looking monster with the soul of a man, stitched together and reanimated from the bodies of the dead.

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IMDb4.4/10
Director: VariousGenres: Horror, Sci-Fi, TV Movie

Plot Summary

In this made-for-television movie, a scientist named Dr. Arliss (Dirk Benedict) recreates Frankenstein's monster, but this time with a much more sinister purpose. He aims to use the creature for military applications, leading to a destructive rampage. A determined hero, played by Bruce Boxleitner, must race against time to stop the reanimated abomination before it can cause irreversible damage.

Critical Reception

Frankenstein Reborn! was a low-budget television movie that received little critical attention upon its release. It is generally considered a forgettable entry in the crowded landscape of Frankenstein adaptations, often criticized for its simplistic plot and dated special effects. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with the film primarily finding a niche among hardcore B-movie enthusiasts.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies on a familiar premise with little innovation.

  • Special effects are notably poor, even for its time.

  • The acting performances are often considered uninspired.

Google audience: Information on Google user reviews is not readily available for this film. However, general online discussions suggest it is viewed as a lesser-known and unremarkable horror film.

Fun Fact

Despite being titled 'Frankenstein Reborn!', this film is not directly based on Mary Shelley's novel but rather a more action-oriented interpretation, featuring a different scientist and a military angle.

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