Revenge of Frankenstein

UPC: 043396078734

Studio: Columbia TriStar

MPAA Rating: NR   Contains:[Questionable for Children]

Summary: He may be calling himself "Dr. Stein," but the audience isn't fooled: that popular general practitioner (Peter Cushing) in the mittel-European village of Carlsbruck is none other than our old friend, Victor Frankenstein. No one seems unduly concerned when the patients in a charity clinic begin losing their arms and legs during Dr. Stein's emergency operations -- no one except his young rival, Dr. Kleve (Kerwin Mathews). Threatening to expose Dr. Stein as the fugitive from justice he really is, Kleve is instead persuaded to be Stein's partner. Things really begin heating up when Stine and Kleve use the brain of vengeful village hunchback Karl (Oscar Quitak) for their new synthetic monster. Adding to the climactic melee is another monster, built in the image of Dr. Frankenstein himself! Full of clever (if gory) touches, Revenge of Frankenstein is among the best of Hammer Studio's late-1950s output. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Category: Horror

Features: ccDigitally mastered audio & anamorphic video
Remastered in high definition
Widescreen presentation
Audio: English
Subtitles: English, French
Photo gallery
Theatrical trailer
Interactive menus
Scene selections

Revenge of Frankenstein

Format: DVD

Release Date: 08/13/2002

Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1 Vistavision

Runtime: 89 Minutes

Sides: 1

Number of Discs: 1

Language(s) English

Subtitles: English,French

Region: USA & territories, Canada

Chapters: Side #1 --
1. Start [1:51]
2. The Guillotine [1:32]
3. Two Graverobbers [2:04]
4. The Cemetery [3:05]
5. The Medical Council [1:54]
6. Dr. Stein, the Countess & Vera [2:54]
7. The Poor Hospital [3:59]
8. Dr. Kleve [5:29]
9. Dr. Stein's Laboratory [6:03]
10. Karl the Brain Donor [2:14]
11. Margaret Konrad [4:34]
12. The Operation [2:06]
13. Karl Awakens [1:43]
14. Feeding Otto [1:30]
15. Taking Karl to the Hospital [2:55]
16. "Can You Hear Me?" [2:48]
17. Answering Karl's Questions [4:03]
18. Borrowing the Master Key [4:27]
19. Making His Escape [3:01]
20. Karl Returns [1:57]
21. One Good Beating Deserves Another [3:29]
22. The Stable [4:28]
23. "There's Been a Murder." [4:02]
24. The Recital [3:42]
25. Digging Up Proof [4:52]
26. Ungrateful Patients [:32]
27. "You Know What to Do." [2:24]
28. Dr. Franck [3:53]

Craig Butler

Considered by some to be the best Frankenstein film, The Revenge of Frankenstein will nevertheless be a disappointment to those for whom the name is synonymous with the monster rather than the doctor who created it. Those who are not in tune with Hammer Studios' somewhat gory take on the horror genre may also have some problems with Revenge. And, as is often the case with horror films, there are some moments in the screenplay that strain credulity or come across as overly manipulative. Those caveats aside, there's a great deal to praise in Revenge, starting with Peter Cushing's masterful take on the title character. Cushing captures all the contradictory facets of the character, managing to be both subtle and over the top and remaining believable at both extremes. His Frankenstein is both diabolical and tender; he reconciles the disdain and contempt he feels for the elite and the indifference he feels for the poor who are mere suppliers of body parts with the genuine feeling of concern he displays for members of his inner circle. Cushing gets grand support from Michael Gwynn's sympathetic monster and Francis Matthews' intelligent comrade. Terence Fisher directs with a superb mixture of irony and manipulation; the ball scene in which Gwynn's cry for help exposes Frankenstein is a true gem. Jack Asher's lighting is sumptuously atmospheric, and the production design gives the impression of lushness, despite some obvious budgetary considerations. The Revenge of Frankenstein is not for all gothic horror fans, but many will find it one of the pinnacles of the genre. ~ Craig Butler, Rovi

Cast and Crew: Michael Ripper  Actor 
Arnold Diamond  Actor 
John Welsh  Actor 
Ian Whittaker  Actor 
George Woodbridge  Actor 
Terence Fisher  Director 
Anthony Hinds  Producer 
Leonard Salzedo  Composer (Music Score) 
Jimmy Sangster  Screenwriter 
H. Hurford Janes  Screenwriter 
Peter Cushing  Actor 
Francis Matthews  Actor 
Eunice Gayson  Actor 
Michael Gwynn  Actor 
Lionel Jeffries  Actor 
Oscar Quitak  Actor 
Richard Wordsworth  Actor 
Charles Lloyd Pack  Actor 
John Stuart  Actor 

Country: UK