Horror,Science Fiction
United Kingdom
The Horror of Frankenstein, released in 1970, is a horror-comedy film that serves as a loose sequel to the classic Frankenstein story. The film follows Victor Frankenstein, a young and arrogant man with a passion for science who becomes obsessed with creating life from inanimate objects. His experiments start small, with the resuscitation of a tortoise, but soon he moves on to creating a larger and more complex creature.
Victor's monster is a hideous and grotesque being, but with a childlike innocence and curiosity. However, Victor soon realizes that his creation is not what he expected and begins to fear him. He tries to destroy the monster, but instead, the creature kills him and takes over his estate.
The film's tone is a mix of black comedy and satire, skewering the conventions of the classic horror genre. The characters are all satirical caricatures, with Victor being a narcissistic and amoral scientist who only cares about his own success. The film also includes parodies of other classic horror films, such as The Bride of Frankenstein.
The Horror of Frankenstein was directed by Jimmy Sangster and starred Ralph Bates as Victor Frankenstein. Despite being a departure from the traditional horror film, the movie was well-received by audiences and has become a cult classic.
