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.