| The Curse of Frankenstein 
				(1957), 
				Director: Terence Fisher, rated Approved 
						PLEASE 
						TRY NOT TO FAINT. Not recommended for people of nervous 
						disposition. 
						
		  Starring: Peter 
				Cushing, Christopher Lee, Robert Urquhart, Hazel Court, Melvyn 
				Hayes, Valerie Gaunt, Noel Hood, Paul Hardtmuth 
				DML Rating: 
				★★★★★★★☆☆☆ 
				- good 
				"I've harmed nobody, 
				just robbed a few graves!" - Baron Frankenstein 
				Why watch this? 
				It's rewarding to watch Hammer Films' alternative take on the Frankenstein 
				story. 
				Plot Summary: Baron 
				Victor Frankenstein recounts his life story to a priest while 
				awaiting execution for murder. He describes how, as a young man, 
				he hired a tutor and quickly surpassed him, becoming obsessed 
				with recreating life through scientific experiments. Despite the 
				moral objections of his friend, Frankenstein successfully 
				assembles and animates a creature. However, his creation brings 
				about tragic consequences for those involved. Dad's Preview: 
				England's Hammer Studios began remaking the old Universal 
				monster movies in the late 50's. Added was a new style, flair and amped-up sexuality. Next,  
				two incredible English actors, Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee, were brought on board. This duo would 
				redefine Hammer's Universal remakes for over 20 years! These colorized 
				films were creepier, edgier and bloodier. This Frankenstein origin story is serious, 
				disturbing and very 
				scary. 
						 Hammer 
						Film Productions; Warner Bros.
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