The Rites of Frankenstein (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1973, The Rites of Frankenstein is a horror film directed by Jesús Franco, running about 94 minutes. “Brutal! Bizzare!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dr. Frankenstein is left for dead in the woods. His daughter, Dr. Vera Frankenstein, hunts for his attacker: Dr. Cagliostro, a mad scientist who’s created a race of human-animal hybrids.
Who’s in it. The Rites of Frankenstein stars Alberto Dalbés as Dr. Seward, Dennis Price as Dr. Frankenstein, Howard Vernon as Cagliostro and Beatriz Savón as Vera Frankenstein, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Rites of Frankenstein has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kino Film Collection and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Rites of Frankenstein page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Rites of Frankenstein tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Rites of Frankenstein (1973)?
- In US, The Rites of Frankenstein is available to stream on Kino Film Collection, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Rites of Frankenstein worth watching?
- The Rites of Frankenstein holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Rites of Frankenstein?
- The Rites of Frankenstein stars Alberto Dalbés, Dennis Price, Howard Vernon, Beatriz Savón and Carmen Yazalde.
- When was The Rites of Frankenstein released?
- The Rites of Frankenstein was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.