Universal Horror

Oct 8, 1998

1h 35m

★ 7.1

Overview

A documentary about the era of classic monster movies that were made at Universal Studios during the 1930s and 1940s.

Genres

Documentary

TV Movie

Production Companies

Universal Television

Photoplay Productions

Turner Classic Movies

Universal Horror Trailers

No Trailers found.

Cast

Narrator

Kenneth Branagh

Self - Interviewee

Ray Bradbury

Self - Interviewee

Nina Foch

Self - Interviewee

James Karen

Self - Interviewee

Carla Laemmle

Self - Interviewee

Sara Karloff

Self - Interviewee

Forrest J. Ackerman

Self - Interviewee

Gloria Stuart

Self - Interviewee

Fay Wray

Self - Interviewee

Lupita Tovar

Self - Interviewee

Curtis Harrington

Self - Interviewee

Turhan Bey

French cybernetics genius Victor Frankenstein carries on the work of his notorious ancestor and creates a monster, albeit one with a penchant for philosophy, etiquette and occasional bouts of murderous rage. But when the creature develops a hunger for l'amour, Frankenstein and his understanding fiancé use a cache of freshly murdered strippers to build the creature a beautiful yet dutiful bride. Can the undead find true love in a cold world, or will the French ways of passion unleash some monstrous surprises upon them all?

7.3

Tales of Frankenstein

Jan 1, 1958

In this pilot for a series that was never picked up, Dr. Frankenstein has just finished rebuilding his creation, but the monster is unresponsive. He needs to try something different to make it work, perhaps some new parts. Enter a terminally ill sculptor and his assertive wife…

6.9

Frankenstein

Dec 2, 1993

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.

5.2

Frankenstein

Oct 9, 2004

An investigation into a serial killer leads two detectives to discover that Dr. Frankenstein and his creature are still alive after two centuries of genetic experiments.

6.8

The Monster of Frankenstein

Jul 27, 1981

In an ill-fated attempt to harness the forces of nature, Dr. Frankenstein creates a monster. This gentle giant roams the countryside in search of a peaceful life, but is finally overcome with loneliness and despair as his fearsome visage strikes terror in the minds of young and old alike.

6.7

Frankenstein

Jun 17, 1984

A scientist who is obsessed with creating life finally does it, with tragic results.

7.3

Frankenstein

Jan 16, 1973

A scientist obsessed with creating life steals body parts to put together his "creation." Released as a feature on video, this was originally shown in two installments on TV as part of the Wide World of Entertainment series.

5.6

Frankenstein

Oct 24, 2007

Frankenstein is a 2007 British television film produced by Impossible Pictures for ITV. It was written and directed by Jed Mercurio, adapted from Mary Shelley's original novel to a present-day setting. Dr. Victoria Frankenstein, a female geneticist, accidentally creates a monster while growing her son's clone from stem cells as an organ donor in an effort to prevent his imminent death.

8.8

It's Alive: The True Story of Frankenstein

Oct 25, 1994

Mary Shelley created a monster in 1818, and writers, actors and filmmakers haven't been able to get enough of it ever since. The history of the creature on and off the screen includes clips from Thomas Edison's 1910 filmization to Kenneth Branagh's 1994 treatment, plus interviews with Robert De Niro, Mel Brooks, Roger Corman and others. Hosted by Roger Moore; narrated by Eli Wallach.

5.2

Frankenstein: The College Years

Oct 28, 1991

When professor Lippzigger dies, his favorite student Mark inherits the key to his secret laboratory. There he and his friend Jay find the hundreds of years old body of Frankenstein - and revive it. But where to go with him? They take him with them to their dorms. He's dumb as a brick, but makes it into their football team and becomes popular. If there only wasn't Prof. Loman, who wants to become famous with Lipp's inventions...

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6.3

Frankenstein: A Cinematic Scrapbook

Jan 1, 1991

Documentary with a treasure trove of rare footage and vintage trailers, offering a rich and unusual look at the history of Frankenstein on the screen.

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6.0

The Making of Frankenstein vs. the Creature from Blood Cove

Jan 1, 2005

No overview available.

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3.0

Frankenstein Reborn: Behind the Scenes

Aug 30, 2005

No overview available.

7.5

Frankenstein: A Love Story

May 7, 1974

Fascinated by the idea of being able to create life through science, a count produces a monster from corpses. Does the creature have a soul?

7.7

The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster

Jan 1, 1999

The history of Frankenstein's journey from novel to stage to screen to icon.

8.3

Making Frankensense of Young Frankenstein

Jan 1, 1996

Via reminiscences from writer/actor Gene Wilder and others, this documentary recalls the making of the 1974 film Young Frankenstein.

7.0

Frankenstein

Nov 28, 1986

An obsessed scientist assembles a living being from parts of exhumed corpses.