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The Curse of Frankenstein (1957): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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The Curse of Frankenstein is a 1957 sci-fi thriller directed by Terence Fisher, starring Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing and Robert Urquhart. It is partly based on Frankenstein by Mary Shelley and Maurice Hindle. It runs 1 hour 22 minutes and earned $27,368 worldwide. Critics gave it 59 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross
$27.4K
Metascore
59
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The Curse of Frankenstein (1957) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 22m (82 min)
Director
Terence Fisher
Genres
Sci-Fi , Thriller , Horror
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Curse of Frankenstein About?

The premise of The Curse of Frankenstein without spoilers, adapted from Frankenstein by Mary Shelley and Maurice Hindle.

Driven by a desire to unlock the secrets of life, brilliant scientist Victor Frankenstein creates a living being in his laboratory. However, his creation quickly spirals out of control, unleashing a wave of terror and destruction. Haunted by the monstrous consequences of his ambition, Frankenstein must grapple with the ethical implications of his actions and attempt to contain the havoc his creation brings.

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Cast & crew

The Curse of Frankenstein Cast

Christopher Lee leads the cast, with Peter Cushing and Robert Urquhart. Directed by Terence Fisher; 10 actors are credited in all.

Ratings

The Curse of Frankenstein Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Curse of Frankenstein 59 on Metacritic.

Box office

The Curse of Frankenstein Box Office

The Curse of Frankenstein grossed $27,368 worldwide.

1957 box office

Worldwide gross

$27.4K

International
$27.4K
Videos

The Curse of Frankenstein Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 2 trailers.

Original Theatrical Trailer
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10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who portrayed Baron Victor Frankenstein in the film?

Details

The Curse of Frankenstein Also Known As

21 alternative titles, including “Frankensteins Fluch” and “A Maldição de Frankenstein”.

Also known as
  • Frankensteins Fluch
  • A Maldição de Frankenstein
  • Frankenstein Ontsnapt
  • Frankensteins förbannelse
  • Frankenstein'ın Laneti
  • Frankenstein'ın Lənəti
  • La Création De Frankenstein
  • La maschera di Frankenstein
  • La maldición de Frankenstein
  • Frankenstein s'est échappé !
  • Frankensteins forbandelse
  • Проклятие Франкенштейна
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  • Frankensteinova kletba
  • Проклятието на Франкенщайн
  • Прокляття Франкенштейна
  • 프랑켄슈타인의 저주
  • 弗兰肯斯坦的诅咒
  • Frankenstein s'est échappé
  • Przekleństwo Frankensteina
  • フランケンシュタインの逆襲
  • La maledicció de Frankenstein

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FAQ

The Curse of Frankenstein FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of The Curse of Frankenstein, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Curse of Frankenstein?

The Curse of Frankenstein runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).

When was The Curse of Frankenstein released?

The Curse of Frankenstein was released on June 25, 1957.

Who directed The Curse of Frankenstein?

The Curse of Frankenstein was directed by Terence Fisher.

More films by Terence Fisher

Who is in the cast of The Curse of Frankenstein?

The Curse of Frankenstein stars Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing and Robert Urquhart, among 10 credited actors.

How much did The Curse of Frankenstein make at the box office?

The Curse of Frankenstein grossed $27,368 worldwide.

How is The Curse of Frankenstein rated?

The Curse of Frankenstein has 59 on Metacritic.

Is The Curse of Frankenstein based on a book?

Yes. The Curse of Frankenstein is partly adapted from Frankenstein by Mary Shelley and Maurice Hindle.

Does The Curse of Frankenstein have a post-credit scene?

No. The Curse of Frankenstein has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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