Frankenstein Unbound (1990)
2.8 of 5 from 51 ratings
1h 26min
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- Synopsis:
- John Buchanan (John Hurt) is a scientist in New Los Angeles, 2031. When one of his experiments fractures the very core of time and space, he is thrust back in time to nineteenth century Geneva where he finds Dr. Victor Frankenstein (Raul Julia) desperately trying to cope with his own disastrous experiment. Impressed with Buchanan's advanced knowledge of electricity, Frankenstein enlists his help with his "creation" - persuading Buchanan that the only way to stop "it" from killing is to create a mate. The outrageous endeavour could either save the scientists... or destroy them!
- Actors:
- John Hurt, Raul Julia, Nick Brimble, Bridget Fonda, Catherine Rabett, Jason Patric, Michael Hutchence, Catherine Corman, William Geiger, Mickey Knox, Myriam Cyr, Cynthia Allison, Isabella Rocchietta, Matt Cassidy
- Directors:
- Roger Corman
- Voiced By:
- Terri Treas
- Writers:
- Brian Aldiss, Roger Corman
- Genres:
- Horror, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Collections:
- Roger Corman's Poe Cycle
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Reviews (1) of Frankenstein Unbound
Spoilers follow ... - Frankenstein Unbound review by NP
The brilliant John Hurt, who seems incapable of ever delivering a bad performance, wrestles with some very American dialogue in cult Director Roger Corman’s adaption of the Brian Aldiss novel. In a sleek, silver, self-driving car, Hurt – as Doctor Joseph Buchanan - is transported from Los Angeles 2031, to Switzerland 1817. He travels through a time rift he himself has created as a side-effect of a pioneering ‘ultimate weapon’ he has determined would eventually bring to an end all wars.
As a whole, this is a flawed but very interesting project that just manages to evade greatness. Yet, as an original take on the Frankenstein legend, it remains of great interest.
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