The Evil of Frankenstein
1964, English. Directed by Freddie Francis.
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Once hounded from his castle by outraged villagers for creating a monstrous living being, Baron Frankenstein returns to Karlstaad. High in the mountains they stumble on the body of the creature, perfectly preserved in the ice. He is brought back to life with the help of the hypnotist Zoltan who now controls the creature. Can Frankenstein break Zoltan's hypnotic spell that incites the monster to commit these horrific murders or will Zoltan induce the creature to destroy its creator?
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 126 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Freddie FrancisDirector
- Peter CushingBaron Frankenstein
- Peter WoodthorpeProf. Zoltan
- Duncan LamontKarlstaad
- Sandor ElèsHans
- Katy WildBeggar Girl
- David HutchesonBürgermeister
- James MaxwellPriester
- Howard GoorneyDrunk
- Kiwi KingstonThe Monster
- Caron GardnerBurgermeister's Wife
- Tracy StratfordRena as a Child (uncredited)
- Tony ArpinoBody Snatcher (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 8 May 1964
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Anthony Hinds
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The Evil of Frankenstein: quick answers
What should I watch before The Evil of Frankenstein?
Watch The Curse of Frankenstein (1957) and The Revenge of Frankenstein (1958) first.
What comes after The Evil of Frankenstein?
Next in the series: Frankenstein Created Woman (1967), Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed (1969), and The Horror of Frankenstein (1970).
Is The Evil of Frankenstein worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 126 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Evil of Frankenstein?
The Evil of Frankenstein runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
Does The Evil of Frankenstein have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Evil of Frankenstein. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Evil of Frankenstein parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Evil of Frankenstein on?
The Evil of Frankenstein isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Evil of Frankenstein?
If you liked The Evil of Frankenstein, try The Curse of Frankenstein, The Horror of Frankenstein, The Asphyx.
Who directed The Evil of Frankenstein?
The Evil of Frankenstein (1964) was directed by Freddie Francis and stars Peter Cushing, Peter Woodthorpe, Duncan Lamont.