The Revenge of Frankenstein

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The Revenge of Frankenstein

1958

1h 31m

Horror

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Dr. Stein (Peter Cushing) and his assistant (Francis Matthews) sew up a new monster, Karl (Michael Gwynn).

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Empire Magazine

Expertly executed example of a golden time in British cinema - one to savour.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 4, 2013

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Variety Staff

Variety

This is a high grade horror film.

Jul 22, 2008

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David Parkinson

Time Out

In one of his best performances, Cushing plays on the ambiguity of the central character, so that the Baron becomes a kind of Wildean martyr, alternating between noble defiance and detached cruelty.

Feb 9, 2006

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Alberto Abuín

Espinof

The ability to synthesize makes 'The Revenge of Frankenstein' put the most interesting suggestions on the table. [Full Review in Spanish]

Aug 28, 2019

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Isabel Quigly

The Spectator

Vivid colour and close-ups reached the lowest level to which we were obliged to crawl; but to protest against such films, in these days of the boom in horror, is like trying to put out lightning with a candle-snuffer.

Jul 20, 2018

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Film4

Cushing's cool demeanour and grace were ideally suited to his role as the quietly manic Baron and he gives a chillingly subtle performance.

Sep 4, 2013

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Ian S

Cushing was fine as usual but I found the movie dull compared to other Hammer Frankenstein movies. Not one of Terence Fisher's best Hammer movies but an okay watch at best. Disappointing.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

11/08/25

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Stephen C

Success in 1 hour and 31 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dubbed and subtitled in worldwide studios!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Filmed in color and black and white versions!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/30/25

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Liam D

Probably the best film in the hammer Frankenstein series that elevates what was in the superb Curse of Frankenstein to another level with Peter Cushing’s finest hour as the mad Doctor

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/27/25

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Greg L

Love these old atmospheric British made films. And Peter Cushing is great as always and absolutely perfect for this role. I remember watching these old films when I was a kid with my chemistry and dissection kits. Great memories.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/05/24

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Joel H

I wondered how they were going to make a sequel to The Curse of Frankenstein, considering how that movie ended, but The Revenge of Frankenstein somehow pulled it off. This story is similar, but it’s an entirely different creature than the original film. Peter Cushing, as to be expected, gives a fantastic performance, even if the other characters surrounding him are mostly one-dimensional. And despite the fact that it’s only a few minutes longer than the first film, the plot plods along at a much slower pace. Nevertheless, The Revenge of Frankenstein is another solid entry in this Hammer Film series.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/03/24

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Daniel C. M

Worse than it's predecessor. While it's new and innovative ideas are welcoming, it fails in the execution with it's lackluster and disappoiting script and pacing. It took me three sittings to get through this movie. Just skip this one.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

09/28/24

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Synopsis

Dr. Stein (Peter Cushing) and his assistant (Francis Matthews) sew up a new monster, Karl (Michael Gwynn).

Director: Terence Fisher
Producer: Anthony Hinds, Anthony Nelson Keys
Screenwriter: Hurford Janes, Jimmy Sangster
Distributor: Columbia Pictures
Production Co: Hammer Film Productions Limited
Genre: Horror
Original Language: British English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 1, 1958, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 1, 2011
Runtime: 1h 31m
Sound Mix: Mono

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