
The Horror of Frankenstein(1970)
Brilliant but arrogant scientist Victor Frankenstein builds a man from spare body parts, only for the monster to come alive and wreak havoc.


“He created the perfect man—then something went wrong.”
Victor Frankenstein witnesses his creation turn uncontrollable after he's duped by his associate, Dr. Polidori.

James Mason
Dr. John Polidori

Leonard Whiting
Victor Frankenstein

David McCallum
Dr. Clervall

Jane Seymour
Agatha / Prima

Nicola Pagett
Elizabeth Fanschawe

Michael Sarrazin
The Creature

Michael Wilding
Sir Richard Fanshawe

Tom Baker
Sea Captain

Clarissa Kaye-Mason
Lady Fanschawe

Agnes Moorehead
Mrs. Blair
Frankenstein: The True Story is a drama, horror, science fiction film released in 1974 exploring themes of hermit, monster, based on novel or book, murder, reanimation, doctor. Directed by Jack Smight, it stars James Mason, Leonard Whiting, David McCallum. Victor Frankenstein witnesses his creation turn uncontrollable after he's duped by his associate, Dr. Polidori.
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