The World of Hammer — Season 1, Episode 10: The Curse of Frankenstein
Documentary • 25 min • 1 season, 13 episodes • ★ 6.7/10
Episode synopsis
Based on Mary Shelley's novel, Hammer's startling cycle of Frankenstein films were equally as popular—and controversial—as their renowned Dracula series. In the studio's hands, the legend was reborn as explicit thrillers of gothic horror, all in gloriously gory colour. Portrayed by genre icon Peter Cushing, Baron Frankenstein emerged as a fascinating combination of visionary intelligence, heroic passion and diabolical obsession. As for Frankenstein's monsters, these are the creatures that changed the stitched-up face of horror forever. Films included: The Curse of Frankenstein (1957) / The Evil of Frankenstein (1964) / Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell (1974) / Frankenstein Created Woman (1967) / Four Sided Triangle (1953) / Horror of Frankenstein (1970) / The Revenge of Frankenstein (1958).
About The World of Hammer
The World of Hammer is a thirteen-part British documentary series created and written by Robert and Ashley Sidaway for Channel 4. Initially broadcast from 12 August to 4 November 1994, the series is narrated by English actor and frequent Hammer collaborator Oliver Reed.