The Revenge of Frankenstein (1958)

6.7Approved89 minDirector: Terence Fisher

1958 British film by Terence Fisher

The Revenge of Frankenstein is a 1958 British horror film directed by Terence Fisher and starring Peter Cushing, Francis Matthews, Michael Gwynn, Oscar Quitak, Eunice Gayson and Michael Ripper. Made by Hammer Film Productions, the film was a sequel to The Curse of Frankenstein, the studio's 1957 adaptation of Mary Shelley's 1818 novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus, and the second instalment in their Frankenstein series.

The film was released in the US in June on a double-bill with Curse of the Demon. Phil Leakey did makeup, Bernard Robinson was the production designer and Robert Lynn and Tom Walls were assistant directors. The film was originally planned to be called Blood of Frankenstein. While this film was being made, Hammer was simultaneously producing a pilot for their planned American TV series Tales Of Frankenstein in Hollywood, which starred Anton Diffring.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is The Revenge of Frankenstein about?
The Revenge of Frankenstein (1958) — Baron Frankenstein escapes from the guillotine and goes to Germany. There, he names himself Dr. Stein and plans to restart his experiments by using parts of dead bodies.
Is The Revenge of Frankenstein based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Revenge of Frankenstein scary?
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