The Evil of Frankenstein (1964): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
The Evil of Frankenstein is a 1964 sci-fi horror film directed by Freddie Francis, starring Peter Cushing as Baron Frankenstein, Duncan Lamont and Peter Woodthorpe. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 27m (87 min)
- Director
- Freddie Francis
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Hammer Film Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Evil of Frankenstein About?
The premise of The Evil of Frankenstein without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Baron Frankenstein, driven from his castle by villagers for creating a monster, returns to Karlstaad. In the mountains he discovers the creature’s frozen body and, with hypnotist Zoltan’s aid, revives it. Zoltan controls the beast, using hypnotic commands to commit murders. Frankenstein must break the spell before the creature kills its creator.
The Evil of Frankenstein Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- homecoming
- experiment
- small town
- robbery
- stolen property
- deaf mute woman
- exile
- mind control
- pyrophobia
- lynch mob
- frankenstein's monster
- baron
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- creature
- castle
- lightning
- carnival
- reanimation
- scientist
- mad scientist
- hypnotist
- electricity
- cave
- beggar
- third part
- hypnotism
- fair
- sequel
- laboratory
- character name in title
- mountain
- bedroom
- escape
- arrest
- anger
- ring
- mistaken identity
- girl
- greed
- impalement
- drinking
- drunkenness
- knocked unconscious
- gold
- woods
- beaten to death
- killing the wrong person
- police chief
- stolen corpse
- jail
- tent
Where to Watch The Evil of Frankenstein
Rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Evil of Frankenstein Cast & Characters
Peter Cushing leads the cast as Baron Frankenstein, with Duncan Lamont as Karlstaad and Peter Woodthorpe as Prof. Zoltan. Directed by Freddie Francis; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director Freddie Francis
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Peter Cushing as Baron Frankenstein -
Duncan Lamont as Karlstaad - Peter Woodthorpe as Prof. Zoltan
- James Maxwell as Priester
Also Starring in The Evil of Frankenstein
· 7 more- Tracy Stratford Rena as a Child (uncredited)
- Kiwi Kingston The Monster
- Sandor Elès Hans
- Howard Goorney Drunk
- David Hutcheson Bürgermeister
- Caron Gardner Burgermeister's Wife
- Katy Wild Beggar Girl
The Evil of Frankenstein Plot Summary
What happens in The Evil of Frankenstein from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A frightened child witnesses an intruder break into a cabin and steal the corpse of a recently dead relative. Terrified, she flees and comes face to face with Baron Victor Frankenstein, (portrayed by Peter Cushing). The body snatcher carries the body to Frankenstein’s secret laboratory, and a local priest, James Maxwell, discovers the theft. The young witness identifies both the thief and his employer, forcing Victor and his loyal helper away from town. They make for the Baron’s hometown, Karlstaad, aiming to fund their next experiments by selling valuables taken from the abandoned Frankenstein chateau. There, they rescue Rena, a deaf-mute young woman, Tracy Stratford, from a gang of would‑be harassers and bring her to safety in their makeshift camp.
Full summary
The whole story of The Evil of Frankenstein, scene by scene
The Evil of Frankenstein Trailers & Videos
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How Well Do You Know The Evil of Frankenstein?
9 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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Which actor portrays Baron Victor Frankenstein in the film?
The Evil of Frankenstein Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “La maldad de Frankenstein” and “Het Merk van Frankenstein”.
- Also known as
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- La maldad de Frankenstein
- Het Merk van Frankenstein
- Frankensteins monster
- Frankensteins Ungeheuer
- La rivolta di Frankenstein
- L'Empreinte de Frankenstein
- Frankensteinovo zlo
- 邪恶的科学怪人
- Zło Frankensteina
- El castigo de Frankenstein
- 더 이블 오브 프랑켄슈타인
- フランケンシュタインの怒り
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- O Monstro de Frankenstein
- Грех Франкенштейна
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Movies Like The Evil of Frankenstein
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Ghost of Frankenstein, The Horror of Frankenstein and The Revenge of Frankenstein.
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The Ghost of Frankenstein 1942 -
The Horror of Frankenstein 1970 -
The Revenge of Frankenstein 1958 -
Frankenstein 1931 -
Son of Frankenstein 1939 -
Frankenstein 2004 -
House of Frankenstein 1944 -
Frankenstein’s Bloody Terror 1968 -
Frankenstein 1970 1958 -
Frankenstein 2025 -
Terror of Frankenstein 1977 -
Frankenstein’s Daughter 1958
The Evil of Frankenstein FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of The Evil of Frankenstein, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Evil of Frankenstein?
The Evil of Frankenstein runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
When was The Evil of Frankenstein released?
The Evil of Frankenstein was released on May 8, 1964.
Who directed The Evil of Frankenstein?
The Evil of Frankenstein was directed by Freddie Francis.
More films by Freddie Francis Who is in the cast of The Evil of Frankenstein?
The Evil of Frankenstein stars Peter Cushing as Baron Frankenstein, Duncan Lamont as Karlstaad and Peter Woodthorpe as Prof. Zoltan, among 11 credited actors.
Where can I watch The Evil of Frankenstein?
In the US, The Evil of Frankenstein is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
Does The Evil of Frankenstein have a post-credit scene?
No. The Evil of Frankenstein has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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