Curse Of Frankenstein - The Creature Comes To Life

[jikene]

Very true, what you wrote in the description. In fact, Dr. Frankenstein has always been the true monster. The creature itself is really just another victim, only driven to violence by his creator.

[a45027]

Even though he wasn't on screen for too long, Lee showed us that the monster was simply a confused newborn child, not a murderous abomination.

[EpicOberon]

Boris Karloff captured the dead eyes, stress, and frustration of the monster, creating the terrifying creature that we know now. Christopher Lee captured the pathetic existence and helplessness of the monster. Robert de Nero captured the true feelings of the monster. And Peter Boyle captured the humorous tap-dancing side of the creature.

[clydesight]

Thanks for the video and thoughtful description..

I've seen loads of Frankenstein films, but this is one of my favs. Cushing and Lee do such a great job! Cushing's Baron was the ultimate evil genius--handsome, dapper, elegant, all belying the fact that he was so cruel and unfeeling. I also agree with the comment that the sequel was extremely touching, and maybe a better film. But this is the one that started it all! A great horror flick.

[sharona1981]

They just don't make them like this anymore-Cushing was fanastic here, so utterly convincing. What a class act he was.

[2009hellraiser]

OMG that is some scary looking fucker !!

[GalleryNight]

Cool Scene! Love the Hammer movies I've seen, just uploaded a TV Spot of Hammer Films which appeared on Encore Mystery Channel. Going to upload a Christopher Lee interview soon. Thanks for this clip!

[normanbates1133]

haha i like the description

i totally felt that way when watching it, that peter cushing's character was the evil one. and that the frankenstein monster is just a helpless creature

[wisecracker03]

Good point. And yes the real fiend was the baron himself.

In the movie " Frankenstien must be destroyed" that was even more the case.

The real monster in this one was the mad scientist himself.

[clydesight]

@wisecracker03

I totally agree. Hammer chose to focus on "the Baron" in their series, while Universal focused on "the monster" in theirs. This movie is great and it is closer in one sense to the novel. In the novel, we are torn between Frankenstein the scientist and "the creature" -- who is the real monster? Is it Frank for being so cold and indifferent, or is it the monster for taking revenge upon him?

Food for thought!

[MmeLEnfer]

7:00 Dr. Frankenstein grabs Lee's hips, haha

[leoseries]

Much better than the recent remake with Robert de Niro!

[TitusIsaacMaximus]

this is a classic movie...

Peter Cushing shines as Victor Frankenstein.. this is one my favorites

[hailbrainiac]

Couldn`t he found a better head for the creature? His head looks like it was floating in a lake for 2 months.

[boiledhooker]

Maybe he was on a budget

[mebizzarobrian]

Still a great film though.The only thing I don`t like about Hammer films is they are a little on the dry side because they focus way too much on character development.

[clydesight]

@hailbrainiac

Hammer had problems with Universal, and had to be sure to completely change the script and makeup or be sued. I agree, they could have used another approach on the face, especially considering how much Victor is concerned about the creature's delicate hands and potential artistry and intellect.

[Maverick747uk]

this film and dracula in the late 50s really re-invented the horror film.

[chhatarmatha]

can u upload the full movie ? that would be really nice !

[tgators67]

they already have it on youtube

[MarcJboy]

Thanks for this wisecracker - this is an underestimated Hammer flick and Christopher Lee looks and is superb as the monster. It made me kack my pants!

[wisecracker03]

You're very welcome. And yes this is definitely a Hammer classic.

Every book on horror films I've seen has mentioned this one as a real horror classic.

[suburbanboa]

I love the machinery and sound effects. Just classic Cushing...

[suburbanboa]

Cushing was a natural for the part

[mgallachermgallacher]

Great Film.

[bandmanic33]

4:10 onwards serouis slash!!!!!!!!!!

[wait887]

where can you find the movie online?

[wisecracker03]

Good question and unfortunately I don't know.

I borrowed this film from the local library.

[aphuve77]

peter chushing is the best doctor frankenstein ever

[ATVmidlands5581]

the great British house of horror. classic monster movie. Hammer did such a fine job in reviving the old Universal movies. thanks for posting.

atvmidlands UK

[artbychristine]

This has always been my favorite Hammer Frankenstein film. I found it the most emotional and thought provoking.

[clydesight]

@artbychristine

I agree this is very good, one of my favs. But try the sequel for a really moving performance by Michael Gwyn (my spelling is incorrect, I think) as the "new" monster. He does a great job.

Some of Lee's scenes in this are really heart breaking, especially when he is in chains with the half shaved head. It really drives home how cruel and unfeeling Baron Victor is!

[ronaldt491]

I was eight years old when my father took me to see it. When the creature removes the bandage from his face, I went down in my seat and didn't come back up until the end. Needless to say, I didn't sleep that night and definitely did not sleep alone. This was the only movie I recall ever having this effect on me.

[guarani527]

hahaha i was actually looking for this clip because the same thing happened to me when i saw this movie when i was around 8. Whe he removed the bandage i covered my face and don't remember anything after that so i probably didn't watch it!

[ronaldt491]

I would guess that if an eight year old saw the same scene on a wide screen tv of today, he might do the same thing that you and I did!!!!

[YungReg88]

@ronaldt491: Don't feel too bad, I saw this when I was 12 and it had the same effect on me. I couldn't sleep for days. That was about 9 yrs. ago so I'm good now. Lol.

[fraud1958]

Hammer made some awesome horror flicks. I gotta go buy this film.

[YellowStudios]

OH MY GOD ITS ALIVE!

[wisecracker03]

You're very welcome

[SPA4]

long time since i saw this one, scared me to death as a kid. I think if i remember rightly this is the first ever horror movie where Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee teamed up. Thanx for posting the clip!