What is The Monster of Frankenstein?
Topic: Overview of the film "The Monster of Frankenstein" (1981). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1981
- Release date
- Jul 27, 1981
- Genres
- Horror, Animation, TV Movie
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.8/10
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Topic: Overview of the film "The Monster of Frankenstein" (1981).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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Constraint 5: Word count 150-190 words.
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Title: The Monster of Frankenstein.
Year: 1981.
Japanese Title: Kyoufu Densetsu Kaiki! Frankenstein (恐怖伝説 怪奇！フランケンシュタイン).
Release Date: 07/27/1981 (JP).
Format: Japanese anime monster movie television film (TV Movie).
Genres: Horror, Animation.
Runtime: 1h 38m.
Origin: Japanese.
Basis: Loosely based on Mary Shelley's 1818 novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus and the Marvel comic book Monster of Frankenstein.
Plot: Dr. Frankenstein creates a monster in an ill-fated attempt to harness the forces of nature. The monster is a gentle giant who roams the countryside seeking a peaceful life. He is eventually overcome by loneliness
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- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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The Monster of Frankenstein holds a community rating of 6.8/10. It offers engaging Horror, Animation for fans of the genre.
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The Monster of Frankenstein is a feature film with a runtime of 110 minutes. It was released in 1981.
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