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MPAA Rating: PG-13 Content Advisory: Violence, Not For Children Movie Release: 1969 DVD Release: 04/27/2004 Format: DVD - Soft-Matted WSE for 16x9 TV - Closed Captioned Audio Tracks: English, French Subtitles: English, French, Spanish SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Number of Discs: 1 Run Time: 1 hrs 41 mins Studio: Warner Home Video Members Wishing: 3 Genres: Science Fiction, Horror, Creature Film, Costume Horror, Gothic Film

The key image of this film occurs early on, as a hideous monster removes its face, only to reveal itself as Baron Frankenstein in a mask. Hammer's fifth installment in the series sees the transformation of doctor into monster complete. Peter Cushing's portrayal of the Baron here is all insanity and hatred, rather than the misunderstood (if unethical) genius of previous entries. Frankenstein transplants the brain of an insane doctor into Freddie Jones' body, creating a pathetic, misshapen beast, while using blackmail and rape to control the people around him. This was director Terence Fisher's favorite film, and his pacing and composition have rarely been better. Jones (the nasty showman in The Elephant Man) is great at communicating the disorientation and helpless agony of his condition, and while Cushing's character is more one-dimensional than usual, he does his normal excellent job as the Baron. Hammer's next installment was the silly Horror of Frankenstein before Fisher returned to end the series with Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell. ~ Robert Firsching, All Movie Guide

Peter Cushing - Baron Frankenstein
Veronica Carlson - Anna
Freddie Jones - Prof. Richter
Simon Ward - Karl
Thorley Walters - Inspector Frisch

Hammer Studios' Frankenstein cycle begins to draw to a close in this chilling Warner Bros. release. Presented in its original widescreen aspect ratio of 1.85:1, director Terence Fisher's remarkable composition is maintained as an English Dolby Digital Mono soundtrack brings the film to life on your home theater system. An alternate French Dolby Digital Mono soundtrack with optional English, Spanish, and French subtitles are also included. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide