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5.1/10   1,151 votes
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Director:
Writer:
Lloyd Fonvielle (screenplay)
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Release Date:
16 August 1985 (USA) more
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Tagline:
Here Comes . . .The BRIDE more
Plot:
Sting is Doctor Frankenstein in this remake of the old classic film Bride of Frankenstein (1935). After years of research, the doctor finally succeeds in creating the perfect woman, who gets the name "Eva". full summary | add synopsis
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3 nominations more
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(9 articles)
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Half good, half not so good more (27 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Sting ... Frankenstein

Jennifer Beals ... Eva
Anthony Higgins ... Clerval

Clancy Brown ... Viktor
David Rappaport ... Rinaldo

Geraldine Page ... Mrs. Baumann
Alexei Sayle ... Magar

Phil Daniels ... Bela
Veruschka von Lehndorff ... Countess (as Veruschka)
Quentin Crisp ... Dr. Zahlus

Cary Elwes ... Josef

Timothy Spall ... Paulus (as Tim Spall)
Ken Campbell ... Pedlar
Guy Rolfe ... Count
Andy de la Tour ... Priest (as Andrew de la Tour)
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Runtime:
Australia:114 min | USA:118 min
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Color (Rankcolor)
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1.85 : 1 more
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Trivia:
Perry Fenwick passed on this project more
Quotes:
Rinaldo the Midget: [Seeing Viktor's scars] Oh my... here's a man's been mistreated in his life. more
Movie Connections:
Spoofed in Mistress Frankenstein (2000) (V) more
Soundtrack:
Eine Kleine Nachtsmusik more

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Half good, half not so good, 10 October 2000
Author: mord39 from New York

MORD39 RATING: ** out of ****

This movie is too wrongly maligned. It's at least enjoyable half of the time, since it functions as two different stories which merge together later on.

The best part of the movie regards the adventures of the Frankenstein Monster (well-played by Clancy Brown) and his friendly dwarf companion (the excellent David Rappaport) as they roam the exquisite countryside trying to discover their dreams. When this half of the movie is playing, you can't help but be moved.

Unfortunately, the other half consists of rock star Sting (it hurts me to say this, but I think he makes a good Frankenstein) and the gorgeous Jennifer Beals as his latest creation. They don't add anything to the whole mix, though,, and only get in the way and slow things down. This film could have been quite good indeed had these parts been removed, and the exploits of the monster and his pal been fleshed out.

I think my opinion is a popular one among critics and fans, but one thing is clear: this film is not as bad as some think, and it's in no way intended to be a re-make of 1935's BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN.

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