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Frankenstein (Re)Membered
Since its publication 200 years ago, Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein has influenced vast swathes of popular culture. Adaptations have starred cinema legends from Boris Karloff to Robert De Niro – and even Alvin and the Chipmunks. From tales of science gone mad (Jurassic Park) to stories of understanding the other (ET, The Hulk, Arrival), traces of the story and its themes have spread across our media. With Frankenstein Re-membered, video artist and film historian Chris Gerrard collects these diverse fragments from the birth of cinema until the present day and in the tradition of Victor Frankenstein himself, attempts to stitch them back together into an adaptation of the original Shelley novel.
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Plot Summary
A group of estranged siblings are forced to confront their dark family secrets when they inherit their father's remote mansion. As they delve into his mysterious past, they uncover a terrifying legacy tied to the legendary Frankenstein myth. Strange occurrences and unsettling discoveries begin to unravel their sanity, blurring the lines between reality and the horrifying experiments their father may have conducted.
Critical Reception
Frankenstein (Re)Membered received a mixed to negative reception, with critics largely citing its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. While some appreciated the attempt to modernize the Frankenstein narrative with a modern family drama twist, many found the execution lacking in originality and genuine scares. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some viewers finding enjoyment in its B-movie horror elements.
What Reviewers Say
The film struggles to bring a fresh perspective to the classic Frankenstein tale.
Character development is weak, making it difficult for audiences to connect with the story.
While aiming for psychological horror, it often falls back on predictable jump scares and tropes.
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Fun Fact
The film's director, David Myers, also stars in the movie and co-wrote the screenplay, drawing inspiration from the iconic Mary Shelley novel while attempting to set it within a contemporary familial context.
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