The Ghost of Frankenstein (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1942, The Ghost of Frankenstein is a fantasy, drama, horror and science fiction film directed by Erle C. Kenton, running about 67 minutes. “All new THRILLS!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ygor discovers Frankenstein's creation is still alive and brings him to the Doctor's son, Ludwig, for help. Obsessed with restoring the monster to his full potential, Ludwig is unaware that someone has more devious plans for the creature.
Who’s in it. The Ghost of Frankenstein stars Cedric Hardwicke as Dr. Ludwig Frankenstein / Dr. Henry Frankenstein (ghostly image), Ralph Bellamy as Erik Ernst, Lon Chaney Jr. as The Frankenstein Monster and Bela Lugosi as Ygor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Ghost of Frankenstein 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 The Ghost of Frankenstein page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ghost of Frankenstein tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ghost of Frankenstein (1942)?
- In US, The Ghost 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 Ghost of Frankenstein worth watching?
- The Ghost of Frankenstein holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Ghost of Frankenstein?
- The Ghost of Frankenstein stars Cedric Hardwicke, Ralph Bellamy, Lon Chaney Jr., Bela Lugosi and Lionel Atwill.
- When was The Ghost of Frankenstein released?
- The Ghost of Frankenstein was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 67 minutes.