The Frankenstein Theory (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 2013, The Frankenstein Theory is a horror and science fiction film directed by Andrew Weiner, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. From the makers of The Last Exorcism comes a boldly original vision of horror. What if the most chilling novel of all time was actually based on a true account of a horrific experiment gone awry? When he is suspended from his university job for his outlandish ideas, Professor John Venkenheim leads a documentary film crew to the rim of the Arctic Circle in a desperate effort to vindicate his academic reputation. His theory: Mary Shelley's ghastly story, "Frankenstein," is, in fact, a work of non-fiction disguised as fantasy. In the vast, frozen wilderness, Venkenheim and his team search for the legendary monster, a creature mired in mystery and drenched in blood. What they find is an unspeakable truth more terrifying than any fiction...a nightmare from which there is no waking.
Who’s in it. The Frankenstein Theory stars Joe Egender as Clarence Malusky, Christine Lakin as Annie, Timothy V. Murphy as Karl McCallion and Kris Lemche as Jonathan Venkenhein, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, The Frankenstein Theory has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Frankenstein Theory page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Frankenstein Theory tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Frankenstein Theory (2013)?
- In US, The Frankenstein Theory is available to stream on Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Frankenstein Theory worth watching?
- The Frankenstein Theory holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Frankenstein Theory?
- The Frankenstein Theory stars Joe Egender, Christine Lakin, Timothy V. Murphy, Kris Lemche and Heather Stephens.
- When was The Frankenstein Theory released?
- The Frankenstein Theory was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.