The Frankenstein Theory
Synopsis
When he is suspended from his university job for his outlandish ideas, Professor John Venkenheim leads a documentary film crew to the rim of the Arctic Circle in a desperate effort to vindicate his academic reputation. His theory: Mary Shelley's ghastly story, "Frankenstein," is, in fact, a work of non-fiction disguised as fantasy. In the vast, frozen wilderness, Venkenheim and his team search for the legendary monster, a creature mired in mystery and drenched in blood. What they find is an unspeakable truth more terrifying than any fiction...a nightmare from which there is no waking.
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The Frankenstein Theory Official Trailer #1 (2013) - Timothy V. Murphy Thriller HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-02-14
Top Cast
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Heather Stephens
Vicky Stephens
Kris Lemche
Jonathan Venkenhein
Eric Zuckerman
Eric
Brian Henderson
Brian
Timothy V. Murphy
Karl McCallion
Luke Geissbühler
Luke Hill
Joe Egender
Clarence Malusky
Christine Lakin
Annie
Leland White
Angry Pedestrian
Haydyn Foster
Girl
Roger W. Morrissey
The Creature
Dawn Wiercinski
Hotel Clerk
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 1, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrew Weiner
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrew Weiner, Vlady Pildysh, Mary Shelley
- Original Score
- James T. Sale
- Original Title
- The Frankenstein Theory
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Rocket Studios, Inner Station, Therapy Content, Arctic Film Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrew Weiner
Andrew Weiner, Vlady Pildysh, Mary Shelley
James T. Sale
Luke Geissbühler
Meg Ramsay
Caleb Kramer, Huck Botko, Andrew Weiner, Gary Bryman, Andrew Gurland
Department Leadership Roster
Andrew Weiner
Director
Andrew Weiner
Writer
Caleb Kramer
Producer
Andrew Weiner
Producer
Gary Bryman
Producer
Meg Ramsay
Editor
Vlady Pildysh
Writer
Luke Geissbühler
Director of Photography
Joel Hamilton
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Frankenstein Theory
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What is The Frankenstein Theory about?
When he is suspended from his university job for his outlandish ideas, Professor John Venkenheim leads a documentary film crew to the rim of the Arctic Circle in a desperate effort to vindicate his academic reputation. His theory: Mary Shelley's ghastly story, "Frankenstein," is, in fact, a work of non-fiction disguised as fantasy. In the vast, frozen wilderness, Venkenheim and his team search for the legendary monster, a creature mired in mystery and drenched in blood. What they find is an unspeakable truth more terrifying than any fiction...a nightmare from which there is no waking.
Who directed The Frankenstein Theory?
The Frankenstein Theory was directed by Andrew Weiner.
Who stars in The Frankenstein Theory?
The principal cast of The Frankenstein Theory includes Heather Stephens, Kris Lemche, Eric Zuckerman, Brian Henderson, Timothy V. Murphy.
When was The Frankenstein Theory released and how long is it?
The Frankenstein Theory was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for The Frankenstein Theory?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Frankenstein Theory was composed by James T. Sale.
Is The Frankenstein Theory based on a book or true story?
The Frankenstein Theory is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Mary Shelley".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Frankenstein Theory?
The Frankenstein Theory holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).