The Evil of Frankenstein (Original title)
Dates: 1964 (Copyright), 31 May 1964 (Release)Countries: USA, United KingdomDirected by: Freddie Francis
Synopsis: Frankenstein returns to his castle with his assistant, Hans, to find it deserted and robbed. In the crowded inn he meets his old adversaries, the Burgomaster and Chief of Police who set up a hue and cry. Escaping through a mesmerist's tent they spend the night in a mountain cave inhabited by a deaf-mute girl. There in the ice they find Frankenstein's monster created long ago. Back in the castle the Creature is revived but remains inert. With the help of Zoltan, the mesmerist, it awakens and under his influence murders the Burgomaster. Frankenstein is blamed and arrested. He escapes and returns to the castle where Zoltan is attacked by the Creature who then goes berserk. Trapped in the laboratory Frankenstein sends Hans and the girl away and perishes with the Creature.
Genres: Horror, Science Fiction
Subject: Frankenstein
Releases
Date: 1964Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Eastmancolor - SoundRuntime: 84 mins Length: 7560 FeetDialogue (original): English
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(3)
Film materials(3)
Description: 16mm Dupe NegativeSound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-51815
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 16mm OriginalSound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-51814
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1221559
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Dates: 1964 (Copyright), 31 May 1964 (Release)Countries: USA, United KingdomDirected by: Freddie Francis
Synopsis: Frankenstein returns to his castle with his assistant, Hans, to find it deserted and robbed. In the crowded inn he meets his old adversaries, the Burgomaster and Chief of Police who set up a hue and cry. Escaping through a mesmerist's tent they spend the night in a mountain cave inhabited by a deaf-mute girl. There in the ice they find Frankenstein's monster created long ago. Back in the castle the Creature is revived but remains inert. With the help of Zoltan, the mesmerist, it awakens and under his influence murders the Burgomaster. Frankenstein is blamed and arrested. He escapes and returns to the castle where Zoltan is attacked by the Creature who then goes berserk. Trapped in the laboratory Frankenstein sends Hans and the girl away and perishes with the Creature.
Genres: Horror, Science Fiction
Subject: Frankenstein
Releases
Date: 1964Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Eastmancolor - SoundRuntime: 84 mins Length: 7560 FeetDialogue (original): English
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(3)
Film materials(3)
Description: 16mm Dupe NegativeSound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-51815
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 16mm OriginalSound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-51814
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1221559
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film