Frankenstein Unbound
“Classic terror is now state-of-the-art shock.”
Synopsis
The ultimate weapon, claimed to be safe for mankind, produces global side-effects including time slides and disappearances. The scientist behind the project and his car are zapped from the year 2031 to 1817 in Switzerland where he meets Dr. Victor Frankenstein, Mary Shelley and others.
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Frankenstein Unbound (Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-12-14
Top Cast
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John Hurt
Dr. Joe Buchanan / Narrator (voice)
Raúl Juliá
Dr. Victor Frankenstein
Nick Brimble
The Monster
Bridget Fonda
Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin
Jason Patric
Lord George Gordon Byron
Michael Hutchence
Percy Byshee Shelley
Catherine Rabett
Elizabeth Lavenza
Catherine Corman
Justine Moritz
William Geiger
Lab Technician
Mickey Knox
General Reade
Myriam Cyr
Information Officer
Terri Treas
Buchanan's Car (voice)
Cynthia Allison
Newswoman
Isabella Rocchietta
Dorrie
John Karlsen
Parson
Donald Hodson
Old Man
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 2, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 12, 1991
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$11.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$335K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.03x
-$11.2M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roger Corman
- Screenplay & Story
- F. X. Feeney, Roger Corman
- Original Score
- Carl Davis
- Original Title
- Frankenstein Unbound
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Budget
- $11.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $335K
- Production Studios
- The Mount Company, 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roger Corman
F. X. Feeney, Roger Corman, Brian Aldiss, Mary Shelley
Carl Davis
Michael Scott, Armando Nannuzzi
Mary Bauer, Jay Cassidy
Thom Mount, Kobi Jaeger, Roger Corman
Department Leadership Roster
Mary Bauer
Editor
Carl Davis
Original Music Composer
Franca Zucchelli
Costume Design
Enrico Tovaglieri
Production Design
Roger Corman
Director
F. X. Feeney
Screenplay
Michael Scott
Director of Photography
Thom Mount
Producer
Armando Nannuzzi
Director of Photography
Kobi Jaeger
Producer
Jay Cassidy
Editor
Roger Corman
Screenplay
Roger Corman
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Frankenstein Unbound
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Frankenstein Unbound about?
The ultimate weapon, claimed to be safe for mankind, produces global side-effects including time slides and disappearances. The scientist behind the project and his car are zapped from the year 2031 to 1817 in Switzerland where he meets Dr. Victor Frankenstein, Mary Shelley and others.
Who directed Frankenstein Unbound?
Frankenstein Unbound was directed by Roger Corman.
Who stars in Frankenstein Unbound?
The principal cast of Frankenstein Unbound includes John Hurt, Raúl Juliá, Nick Brimble, Bridget Fonda, Jason Patric.
When was Frankenstein Unbound released and how long is it?
Frankenstein Unbound was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
What was the box office and production budget of Frankenstein Unbound?
Frankenstein Unbound had a reported production budget of $11.5M and grossed $335K at the worldwide box office (0.03 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Frankenstein Unbound?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Frankenstein Unbound was composed by Carl Davis.
Is Frankenstein Unbound based on a book or true story?
Frankenstein Unbound is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Brian Aldiss", Characters: "Mary Shelley".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Frankenstein Unbound?
Frankenstein Unbound holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).