Underplayed Gems

Frankenstein Unbound (1990)

Frankenstein Unbound poster
Directed by
Roger Corman
Genre
horror film, science fiction film
Country
United Kingdom, United States
Runtime
1h 22m
Rated
R
Rating
5.8 of 10 from 136 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A 21st-century scientist is transported back to 19th-century Switzerland where he encounters Victor Frankenstein and his monster. The scientist must navigate the chaos that erupts when modern technology collides with the classic gothic tale.

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What happens

Frankenstein Unbound is a 1990 science fiction horror film based on Brian Aldiss's 1973 novel of the same name, starring John Hurt, Raul Julia, Bridget Fonda, Jason Patric, and Nick Brimble. The film is co-written and directed by Roger Corman, returning to the director's chair after a hiatus of almost fifteen years. This is his final film as a director before his death in 2024. He was paid $1 million to direct. Released by 20th Century Fox domestically and Warner Bros. internationally. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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