Frankenstein

Frankenstein

Directed by David Wickes

Produced by Turner Pictures (I)

1993117 min6.9 / 10

A dark, ambitious retelling of the classic Gothic tale that grapples with the moral consequences of scientific hubris and the tragic bond between creator and creation.

In the early 19th century, Dr. Frankenstein discovers the secret of life – how to create a perfect man – powerful, intelligent and immune to disease. But something goes wrong in the laboratory and the doctor’s hideous creation disappears into the night. At first, Frankenstein hoped that the horrible monster would perish in the wilderness, but now he senses that it’s alive and sets out for him. Dr. Frankenstein tracks the creature to the Arctic, where the two must battle to decide who will become the master of the other’s life…or death.

Questions people ask

  • Does Frankenstein end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.

  • Is Frankenstein sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Is Frankenstein scary? Yes. More frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is Frankenstein easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Is Frankenstein violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

63/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity52

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise72

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love65

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Frankenstein

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Frankenstein

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Frankenstein, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Frankenstein, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Frankenstein, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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