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The Curse of Frankenstein

Based On the book by Mary Shelley

The Curse of Frankenstein is a 1957 British science fiction horror film produced by Hammer Film Productions, loosely based on the 1818 novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus by Mary W. Shelley. It was Hammer's first colour horror film, and the first of their Frankenstein series. Directed by Terence Fisher and written by Jimmy Sangster, the film sees Victor Frankenstein who, upon being sentenced to death, recounts the story of his attempt at creating the perfect human, only to create a violent creature. It stars Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee as Frankenstein and the Creature, respectively, with Hazel Court and Robert Urquhart in supporting roles.

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Release date:
1957
Director:
Terence Fisher
Cast:
Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, Hazel Court, Robert Urquhart, Valerie Gaunt
Country:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
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Book vs Film

Cover of Frankenstein
The Book · 1818

Frankenstein

Mary Shelley

★ 4.0 / 5 220 ratings · Open Library
Poster for The Curse of Frankenstein
The Film · 1957

The Curse of Frankenstein

Terence Fisher

★ 7.0 / 10 14,907 votes · IMDb

Reached the screen 139 years after publication.

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