Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed

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Joel H Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed feels like a few different movies crudely stitched together. The core story of Baron Frankenstein, Karl, and Anna is interesting, but every time Inspector Frisch (Thorley Walters) appeared, it felt like he was acting in an entirely separate film. And there were other inclusions that didn’t seem necessary or relevant. However, just when I was going to write this movie off as another sloppy Hammer horror flick, the final act started and really impressed me. So, while I don’t know if I’ll watch Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed again, parts of it will haunt me for a long time. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/08/24 Full Review DanTheMan 2 I'm continually impressed by Hammer's ability to reinvent the very notion of a Frankenstein or Dracula movie, revitalising well-worn themes and consistently experimenting like the good Dr Frank himself. Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed sees the good doctor transplanted from his usual rural countryside shenanigans into a Jack the Ripper-style murder mystery, set in smokey Victorian London. It's easily a career-high for Cushing in the role of the Baron, relishing in every moment his character is committing acts of barbaric mutilation but with much more artless dialogue. It's an exceptionally grim tale that the film plays completely straight, although there are plenty of dark comedic moments sprinkled out; ultimately the scenes featuring Thorley Walters as Inspector Frisch feel very tacked on. With an all-round solid cast and injection of spirit Director Terence Fisher works wonders with the lavish set design of smog-covered London, thanks largely in part to the photography of Arthur Grant, all tapping into a rich vein of romanticism. There's just one rather sour moment that was included to appease the US market, but even with that scene, Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed is a real high point in Hammer's continued success. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/14/23 Full Review CodyZamboni Z The Hammer brand started losing its' touch with this talky and disappointing sequel. There is no real Frankenstein type monster, and there is no suspense or scares. There are some nice dark humor moments, some good acting, But overall, should've been alot better. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/17/25 Full Review Audience Member This is the best "Frankenstein" film made by Hammer during its Golden Era. A must-see for any Hammer Films fan. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/11/23 Full Review dave s While it's not successful on all fronts, credit must be given to Hammer Films for at least trying to put a different spin on the Frankenstein story. In Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed, Dr Frankenstein (Peter Cushing) is intent on performing a brain transplant (for reasons too complicated to explain here) and, as could be predicted, things go horribly wrong. Where it differs, on the positive side, is that the monster, instead of being a hulking and hideous creature, is a lucid man who, in addition to needing little time to recover from his transplant, fully understands his predicament. Where it falters is with Dr Frankenstein himself. Normally portrayed as a quasi-likable madman pushing the boundaries of science, Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed portrays him as a blackmailer, kidnapper and rapist, leaving the audience with no protagonist to get behind. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review deano w Very entertaining with plot that focuses of the excellent Cushing as the mad doctor. The monster is surprisingly normal which is interesting as he visits his wife. Plot driven from the first scene and /cushing proves his worth in the difficult role. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/13/17 Full Review Read all reviews

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