Depraved

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Depraved

2019

1h 54m

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A disillusioned field surgeon who is suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder makes a man out of body parts and brings him to life in a Brooklyn loft.

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A thrillingly effective update on a classic story, Depraved jolts a familiar monster back to life with a potent blend of timely themes and old-school chills.

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Alexandra Heller-Nicholas

The Blue Lenses

A tragedy as much as a horror film, Depraved is a contemporary love letter to Mary Shelly's legacy

Feb 19, 2020

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Matthew Monagle

Austin Chronicle

At nearly two hours, Depraved can feel a little long in the tooth... Then again, the performances here are a little too strong for Fessenden's film to be anything other than a treat for fans of independent horror.

Rated: 3.5/5

Sep 26, 2019

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Sara Michelle Fetters

MovieFreak.com

A heartfelt, deftly mature 21st-century reimagining of author Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, indie auteur Larry Fessenden's Depraved is a movingly emotional monster movie that packs a pretty mean punch.

Rated: 3/4

Sep 18, 2019

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Julian Singleton

Cinapse

Depraved is an aggressively ambitious modern take on the Frankenstein story, one with a disarmingly empathetic view towards the creature at its core.

Jul 12, 2025

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Sarah Vincent

Sarah G Vincent Views

I went into it not realizing that I was watching a Frankenstein remake. I figured it out quickly, but writer, director and horror acting legend Larry Fessenden makes the story fresh and disorienting from the beginning.

Jun 8, 2024

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Alix Turner

Ready Steady Cut

Stylish Frankenstein treatment with social themes and complex characters, from the mind of horror maestro Larry Fessenden.

Rated: 3.5/5

Feb 18, 2021

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Rich C.

Nice film. Enjoyed it and it's worth the watch.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/10/25

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Tom L

Larry Fessenden knocked it out of the park with this modern reimagining of the Frankenstein story. Hits all the notes of the original novel but with a modern twist that in lesser hands may have come off as cheesy or pretentious. Great cast, wonderful story and script, and masterful direction. The tragic ending really packed an emotional wallop. Fessenden himself makes a cameo as a barfly in one brief scene that you might miss if you blink.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/03/24

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Craig B

Depraved is certainly an interesting take on the Frankenstein story, based in a modern setting. Admittedly I nearly gave up after 30 minutes wondering where this film was heading, but I stuck with it. You do have to be patient and get through the first half of the film. The second half is certainly more intriguing and more eventful, with an escalation in the story with every unfolding situation. If you stick with it, you may ultimately get something out of this movie…it really only ‘broke even' for me.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/31/24

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Thom G

"Depraved" offers an immersive experience that puts the viewer in the shoes of the protagonist. It's a successful modern adaptation of a classic theme, with philosophical undertones that add depth. The film benefits from strong performances and is overall a moving experience.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/26/24

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Thomas R

Larry Fessenden's "Depraved" is a beautifully-told-&-filmed, modern Gothic tale of Frankenstein—adroitly played by actor Alex Breaux. Part romantic, part dread, this film with stick to your psyche long after the credits roll. I can't wait to see the director's take on Dracula and the werewolf sub-genre.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/17/23

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Jeffrey P

A spin on ‘Frankenstein' and a fairly decent one at that.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/25/23

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Synopsis

A disillusioned field surgeon who is suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder makes a man out of body parts and brings him to life in a Brooklyn loft.

Director: Larry Fessenden
Producer: Larry Fessenden, Chadd Harbold, Jenn Wexler
Screenwriter: Larry Fessenden
Distributor: IFC Films
Production Co: Glass Eye Pix, Forager Films
Genre: Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 13, 2019, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 19, 2019
Runtime: 1h 54m

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