Directed by Terence Fisher
The movie that kickstarted Hammer Films as a horror powerhouse, and from what I've seen, my favorite of the bunch. Peter Cushing gives his best performance as a very evil, menacing Dr. Frankenstein, and while the movie isn't faithful to the novel, it doesn't follow the story of the 1931 James Whale adaptation either. It's its own creation, and though the monster isn't nearly as fleshed out and interesting as others, as for a depiction of the mad scientist himself, this easily my favorite. Cold, creative, and even sometimes creepy, this is one of the best Frankenstein movies I've seen, and a great re-imagining of the source material.
★★★★★★★★☆☆
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