The Evil of Frankenstein
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Synopsis
Once hounded from his castle by outraged villagers for creating a monstrous living being, Baron Frankenstein returns to Karlstaad. High in the mountains they stumble on the body of the creature, perfectly preserved in the ice. He is brought back to life with the help of the hypnotist Zoltan who now controls the creature. Can Frankenstein break Zoltan's hypnotic spell that incites the monster to commit these horrific murders or will Zoltan induce the creature to destroy its creator?
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The Evil of Frankenstein / US Theatrical Trailer (1964)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-05-12
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Peter Cushing
Baron Frankenstein
Peter Woodthorpe
Prof. Zoltan
Duncan Lamont
Karlstaad
Sandor Elès
Hans
Katy Wild
Beggar Girl
David Hutcheson
Bürgermeister
James Maxwell
Priester
Howard Goorney
Drunk
Kiwi Kingston
The Monster
Caron Gardner
Burgermeister's Wife
Tracy Stratford
Rena as a Child (uncredited)
Tony Arpino
Body Snatcher (uncredited)
Timothy Bateson
Hypnotized Man (uncredited)
Jim Brady
Villager (uncredited)
Frank Forsyth
Manservant (uncredited)
Steven Geray
Dr. Sergado (uncredited)
Patrick Halpin
Villager (uncredited)
Patrick Horgan
David Carrell (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 8, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Freddie Francis
- Screenplay & Story
- Anthony Hinds
- Original Score
- Don Banks
- Original Title
- The Evil of Frankenstein
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Hammer Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Freddie Francis
Anthony Hinds, Mary Shelley
Don Banks
John Wilcox
Anthony Hinds
Department Leadership Roster
Don Banks
Original Music Composer
John Wilcox
Director of Photography
Freddie Francis
Director
Anthony Hinds
Screenplay
Anthony Hinds
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Evil of Frankenstein
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What is The Evil of Frankenstein about?
Once hounded from his castle by outraged villagers for creating a monstrous living being, Baron Frankenstein returns to Karlstaad. High in the mountains they stumble on the body of the creature, perfectly preserved in the ice. He is brought back to life with the help of the hypnotist Zoltan who now controls the creature. Can Frankenstein break Zoltan's hypnotic spell that incites the monster to commit these horrific murders or will Zoltan induce the creature to destroy its creator?
Who directed The Evil of Frankenstein?
The Evil of Frankenstein was directed by Freddie Francis.
Who stars in The Evil of Frankenstein?
The principal cast of The Evil of Frankenstein includes Peter Cushing, Peter Woodthorpe, Duncan Lamont, Sandor Elès, Katy Wild.
When was The Evil of Frankenstein released and how long is it?
The Evil of Frankenstein was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for The Evil of Frankenstein?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Evil of Frankenstein was composed by Don Banks.
Is The Evil of Frankenstein based on a book or true story?
The Evil of Frankenstein is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Mary Shelley".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Evil of Frankenstein?
The Evil of Frankenstein holds official age classifications: GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.).