Variety describes it as "a high grade horror film". Moria has a positive review and says, "The Hammer production crew are on top form with luxuriant photography, a rich and lavish score and exquisitely dressed sets. [Director] Terence Fisher is on excellent form too." 1000 Misspent Hours has a 4 out of 5 rating and has a glowing review. Empire Online concludes with this: "Expertly executed example of a golden time in British cinema - one to savour".
DVD Talk says
this thoughtful mix of mad surgery and tragic disfigurement is one of the best Frankenstein films ever, made when the studio was at the height of its creative powers. Peter Cushing alters his interpretation of the rash vivisectionist and Jimmy Sangster's intriguing script pulls in several fresh ideas.Rotten Tomatoes has a critics score of 92%.
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I do want to watch this. I used to love the really old monster movies as a kid so this sounds right up my alley. It is now on m agenda for the day. Hope you have a fantastic Memorial Day holiday. Hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteI generally try to spend October watching horror movies, but there are too many to fit in a single month lol I hope you like it.
DeleteI'm with Ericka. I plan to watch it tonight after I've eaten and visited the early T party participants.
ReplyDeleteI hope you liked it :)
DeleteThat was a different take on the story. Was more interesting than I expected. :)
ReplyDeleteHammer Horror films deserve more respect. They're better than we remember, and always offer something new.
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