The Curse of Frankenstein (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1957, The Curse of Frankenstein is a horror and science fiction film directed by Terence Fisher, running about 83 minutes. “The creature created by man and forgotten by nature!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Baron Victor Frankenstein has discovered life's secret and unleashed a blood-curdling chain of events resulting from his creation: a cursed creature with a horrid face — and a tendency to kill.
Who’s in it. The Curse of Frankenstein stars Peter Cushing as Baron Viktor Frankenstein, Hazel Court as Elizabeth, Robert Urquhart as Paul Krempe and Christopher Lee as The Creature, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Curse of Frankenstein has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Curse of Frankenstein page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Curse of Frankenstein tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Curse of Frankenstein (1957)?
- In US, The Curse of Frankenstein is available to 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 Curse of Frankenstein worth watching?
- The Curse of Frankenstein holds an audience score of 6.8 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 Curse of Frankenstein?
- The Curse of Frankenstein stars Peter Cushing, Hazel Court, Robert Urquhart, Christopher Lee and Melvyn Hayes.
- When was The Curse of Frankenstein released?
- The Curse of Frankenstein was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.