Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1974, Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell is a horror and science fiction film directed by Terence Fisher, running about 93 minutes. “Your blood will run cold when the monster rises.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dr Simon Helder, sentenced to an insane asylum for crimes against humanity, recognises its director as the brilliant Baron Frankenstein, the man whose work he had been trying to emulate before his imprisonment. Frankenstein utilises Helder's medical knowledge for a project he has been working on for some time. He is assembling a man from vital organs extracted from various inmates in the asylum. And the Baron will resort to murder to acquire the perfect specimens for his most ambitious project ever.
Who’s in it. Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell stars Peter Cushing as Baron Victor Frankenstein aka Dr. Carl Victor, Shane Briant as Simon Helder, Madeline Smith as Sarah and David Prowse as Monster, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell page.
If you liked it. Fans of Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell (1974)?
- In US, Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell 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 Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell worth watching?
- Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell holds an audience score of 6.1 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 Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell?
- Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell stars Peter Cushing, Shane Briant, Madeline Smith, David Prowse and John Stratton.
- When was Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell released?
- Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.