The Horror of Frankenstein (1970)

Director:

Jimmy Sangster

Writers:

Jeremy Burnham (writer)
Jimmy Sangster (writer)
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Release Date:

17 June 1971 (USA)

Genre:

Horror | Sci-Fi

Plot:

The brilliant but misunderstood scientist Frankenstein builds a man made up of a collection of spare body parts...

Plot Keywords:

Horror Movie Remake | Severed Head | Doctor Frankenstein | Sequel | Obscene Finger Gesture

Cast

Ralph Bates	...	Victor Frankenstein
Kate O'Mara	...	Alys
Veronica Carlson	...	Elizabeth Heiss
Dennis Price	...	The Graverobber
Jon Finch	...	Lt. Henry Becker
Bernard Archard	...	Prof. Heiss
Graham James	...	Wilhelm 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
Chris Lethbridge-Baker	...	Priest (as C. Lethbridge Baker)
Terry Duggan	...	First Bandit
George Belbin	...	Baron Frankenstein
Hal Jeayes	...	Woodsman
Carol Jeayes	...	Woodsman's Daughter
Michael Goldie	...	Workman
David Prowse	...	The Monster (as Dave Prowse)
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Sue Hammer	...	Maid (uncredited)
Alain Schlockoff	...	Extra (uncredited)

Directed by
Jimmy Sangster

Writing credits (in alphabetical order)
Jeremy Burnham		writer
Jimmy Sangster		writer
Mary Shelley		characters

Produced by
Jimmy Sangster	....	producer

Original Music by
Malcolm Williamson

Cinematography by
Moray Grant		(director of photography)

Film Editing by
Chris Barnes

Art Direction by
Scott MacGregor		(as Scott Macgregor)

Makeup Department
Tom Smith	....	makeup supervisor
Pearl Tipaldi	....	hair styles supervisor

Production Management
Tom Sachs	....	production manager

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Derek Whitehurst	....	assistant director
Nick Granby	....	second assistant director (uncredited)
Lindsey Vickers	....	third assistant director (uncredited)

Art Department
Arthur Banks	....	construction manager
Tony Baines	....	draughtsman (uncredited)
Wally Hockings	....	props (uncredited)
Don Picton	....	assistant art director (uncredited)
Penny Struthers	....	set dresser (uncredited)

Sound Department
Claude Hitchcock	....	sound recordist
Tony Lumkin	....	recording director
Terry Poulton	....	sound editor
Bill Rowe	....	dubbing mixer
Keith Batten	....	boom operator (uncredited)

Camera and Electrical Department
Neil Binney	....	camera operator
Roderick Barron	....	clapper (uncredited)
Roderick Barron	....	loader (uncredited)
Bob Stilwell	....	focus puller (uncredited)
Peter Woods	....	camera grip (uncredited)

Costume and Wardrobe Department
Laura Nightingale	....	wardrobe mistress

Editorial Department
B. Baker	....	assistant editor (uncredited)
Larry Richardson	....	assistant editor (uncredited)

Music Department
Philip Martell	....	music supervisor

Transportation Department
George Andrews	....	unit driver

Other crew
Betty Harley	....	continuity

Production Companies

• EMI Films (presents) (as E.M.I. Film Productions Limited)
• Hammer Film Productions (as A Hammer Films Production)

Distributors

• Anglo-EMI Film Distributors (1970) (UK) (theatrical)
• MGM-EMI (1970) (UK) (theatrical) (as M.G.M.-E.M.I. Film Distributors Ltd.)
• American Continental Films Inc. (1971) (USA) (theatrical)
• Anchor Bay Entertainment (USA) (DVD)
• Anchor Bay Entertainment (USA) (VHS)
• Home Box Office Home Video (HBO) (VHS)
• Lumiere Pictures (1993) (UK) (VHS)
• Republic Pictures Home Video (VHS)
• Republic Pictures (199?) (USA) (video)
• VTI Home Vídeo (19??) (Brazil) (VHS)
• Warner Home Video (1999) (UK) (VHS)
• Warner Home Video (2002) (UK) (DVD)
• Works Editora (2004) (Brazil) (DVD)

Other Companies

• Levitt-Pickman  American releasing agent

Runtime:

95 min

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound Recording)

Certification:

Iceland:16 | Australia:M | Sweden:15 | UK:12 (video re-rating) (2002) | UK:15 (video rating) (1993) | UK:X (original rating) | USA:R

Filming Locations:

Elstree Film and TV Studios, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, UK

Company:

EMI Films

Trivia:

This Frankenstein film stands alone and is not a part of Hammer's six film Frankenstein series, starring Peter Cushing as Dr. Frankenstein. It was, essentially a remake of The Curse of Frankenstein (1957), and it is rumored that a younger actor, Ralph Bates, was cast to appeal to a younger audience.

Goofs:

Continuity: When the monster first leaves the castle it pulls the lock right out of the door. Shortly afterward it is in place again without anybody having the time to do the repair.

Movie Connections:

Featured in "Future Fantastic: Immortals (#1.9)" (????)

Frankenstein more frightening than Frankenstein's Monster

If you try to compare this remake to the original, it will of course fall short as most recreated films do, but this feature is still very good for a late night scare. The biggest difference between this and the original is Victor Von Frankenstein is practically more frightening than the monster himself. He is a cold blooded, emotionless character, who uses Frankenstein as his personal executioner. He is also intelligent and careful to tie up loose ends. Great Halloween time film. No need to worry about watching it alone, but a fine flick with some exceptional acting to boot.