The Horror of Frankenstein
“The dead shall rise again!”
Synopsis
Brilliant but arrogant scientist Victor Frankenstein builds a man from spare body parts, only for the monster to come alive and wreak havoc.
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The Horror of Frankenstein (1970) - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-10-12
Top Cast
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Ralph Bates
Victor Frankenstein
Kate O'Mara
Alys
Veronica Carlson
Elizabeth Heiss
Dennis Price
The Graverobber
David Prowse
The Monster
Jon Finch
Lt. Henry Becker
Bernard Archard
Prof. Heiss
Graham James
Kassner
James Hayter
Bailiff
Joan Rice
Graverobber's wife
Stephen Turner
Stephan
Neil Wilson
Schoolmaster
James Cossins
Dean
Glenys O'Brien
Maggie
Geoffrey Lumsden
Instructor (uncredited)
Chris Lethbridge-Baker
Priest (uncredited)
Terry Duggan
First Bandit (uncredited)
George Belbin
Baron Frankenstein (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 17, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 1982
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$176K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jimmy Sangster
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeremy Burnham, Jimmy Sangster
- Original Score
- Malcolm Williamson
- Original Title
- The Horror of Frankenstein
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Budget
- $176K
- Production Studios
- Hammer Film Productions, EMI Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jimmy Sangster
Jeremy Burnham, Jimmy Sangster, Mary Shelley
Malcolm Williamson
Moray Grant
Chris Barnes
Jimmy Sangster
Department Leadership Roster
Jimmy Sangster
Director
Jeremy Burnham
Screenplay
Moray Grant
Director of Photography
Jimmy Sangster
Screenplay
Chris Barnes
Editor
Jimmy Sangster
Producer
Malcolm Williamson
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Horror of Frankenstein
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What is The Horror of Frankenstein about?
Brilliant but arrogant scientist Victor Frankenstein builds a man from spare body parts, only for the monster to come alive and wreak havoc.
Who directed The Horror of Frankenstein?
The Horror of Frankenstein was directed by Jimmy Sangster.
Who stars in The Horror of Frankenstein?
The principal cast of The Horror of Frankenstein includes Ralph Bates, Kate O'Mara, Veronica Carlson, Dennis Price, David Prowse.
When was The Horror of Frankenstein released and how long is it?
The Horror of Frankenstein was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Horror of Frankenstein?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Horror of Frankenstein was composed by Malcolm Williamson.
Is The Horror of Frankenstein based on a book or true story?
The Horror of Frankenstein is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Mary Shelley".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Horror of Frankenstein?
The Horror of Frankenstein holds official age classifications: GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).