Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein
1948, English. Directed by Charles Barton.
JEEPERS! The CREEPERS are after BUD & LOU!!
The Wolf Man tries to warn a dimwitted porter that Dracula wants his brain for Frankenstein monster's body.
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Charles BartonDirector
- Bud AbbottChick Young
- Lou CostelloWilbur Grey
- Lon Chaney Jr.Larry Talbot / The Wolf Man
- Bela LugosiDracula
- Glenn StrangeThe Monster
- Lenore AubertDr. Sandra Mornay
- Jane RandolphJoan Raymond
- Frank FergusonMr. McDougal
- Charles BradstreetDr. Stevens
- George BartonMan
- Vincent PriceThe Invisible Man (voice)
- Bobby BarberWaiter
Details
- Released
- 1 June 1948
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Frederic I. Rinaldo, John Grant, Robert Lees
- Budget
- $800K
- Box office
- $4.8M
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1944 · 6.1/10
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Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein: quick answers
What should I watch before Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein?
Watch Dracula's Daughter (1936), Son of Dracula (1943), House of Frankenstein (1944), and House of Dracula (1945) first, plus 2 earlier titles listed on this page.
Is Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 373 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein?
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein runs 83 minutes (1h 23m).
Does Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
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Which OTT platform is Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein on?
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein?
If you liked Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein, try Dracula: Dead and Loving It, The Fearless Vampire Killers, The Curse of Bridge Hollow.
Who directed Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein?
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948) was directed by Charles Barton and stars Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Lon Chaney Jr..