Little shop or horrors was a rare thing, a film that set out to be camp and pulled it off with great success. The film opens with a couple of burke and hare like grave robbers digging up a body and delivering it to dr. Its sequel, the bride of frankenstein 1935 was also directed by whale with karloff as the monster. Overview of frankenstein, 1973, with robert foxworth, susan strasberg, bo svenson, at turner classic movies. The work has inspired numerous films, television programs, video games and derivative works. Sure, this is a cheap, quick cashin on the hammer frankenstein craze, but like many eurohorrors before and after it, lady frankenstein deploys some insane, alluring wiles. Baron frankenstein joseph cotten is hard at work trying to reanimate human tissue when his daughter, tania rosalba neri, comes home from university with a medical degree and announces that it has always been her. Mel welles, is another typical product of that period. The character of the monster remains one of the most recognized icons in horror fiction. It stars rosalba neri under the pseudonym sara bey, joseph cotten, mickey hargitay and paul muller. Theyre looking for trite constructs like character development and plot. Blackenstein 1973 a blaxploitation version of the classic story. Studios and hammer film productions between 1931 and 1973. Frankenstein is killed by a monster he created, his daughter tanya and his lab assistant marshall continue his experiments.
The true story was originally broadcast in the early 1970s on the bbc on new years eveday. R, 1 h 34 min joseph cotten, rosalba neri, paul muller, peter whiteman directors. Oct 02, 20 when it comes to frankenstein on film, they cover the whole range from masterpiece to garbage. Baron frankensteins daughter tania rosalba neri arrives from school, having completed her studies in medicine, and is greeted. Lady frankenstein 1971 r 10011973 us horror, science fiction 1h 39m user score. Frankenstein 1910onereel edison studios film, recently recovered. Frankenstein 1931 aficatalog american film institute. This lurid but entertaining italianspanish twist on the frankenstein legend begins with baron frankenstein joseph cotten being assisted in his research by his sultry daughter tania sara bay. Theres a lot of talk of this being a pristine print of lady frankenstein from those involved with it and while it is perhaps the best this film has ever look i would not consider it pristine by any stretch of the imagination. The two fall in love and attempt to transplant marshalls brain in to the muscular body of a retarded servant stephen, in order to prolong the aging marshalls life.
The true story, also made for broadcast tv the same year. The film was praised highly at the time, and certainly it cannot be faulted in terms of production values, with an allstar cast of the finest actors of that. The first film adaptation of the tale, frankenstein, was done by edison. Monster movies the story of frankenstein on film at belgrade. The first film adaptation of the tale, frankenstein, was. Frankenstein 1931universal film with boris karloff.
Overview of lady frankenstein, 1971, directed by mel welles, with andrea aureli, rosalba neri, joseph cotten, at turner classic movies. Mary shelleys novel was popular in theatrical versions in the 19th century, and it was a stage version that led to the 1931 film. The films opens with a trio of grave robbers led by a man named lynch. Baron frankenstein joseph cotten is hard at work trying to reanimate human tissue when his daughter, tania rosalba lady frankenstein 1971 on vimeo join. Mary shelleys novel frankenstein, and the famous character of frankenstein s monster have influenced popular culture for at least 100 years. American actor joseph cotten, as frankenstein himself, seems to be slumming it here compared to his better known hollywood roles, but still manages to give a good performance. The story is the basic frankenstein story everyone should know by. Fux had just been in mark of the devil its vomit bag antics were playing at driveins at the same time as this and here, his voice is deliciously dubbed by wells himself who also did the same for several other minor characters in the film.
The truth about lady frankenstein is a 2007 german tv special featuring interviews with director welles, star neri and herbert fux, who reacts to his first ever viewing of the film. Frankensteins brain project muse johns hopkins university. Produced by dan dark shadows curtis, this tv adaptation of mary shelleys classic spinechiller frankenstein remains fairly faithful to its source. Also starring joseph cotten the third man as baron frankenstein. Russell was eventually replaced by faragoh, who completed his script by 12 aug 1931. The story is the basic frankenstein story everyone should know by now. Jekyll and 1973s dracula, both starring jack palance. With joseph cotten, rosalba neri, paul muller, riccardo pizzuti. The film was praised highly at the time, and certainly it cannot be faulted in terms of production values, with an allstar cast of the finest actors of that generation, and some lavish and exquisite sets. Lady frankenstein is a 1971 italian horror film directed by mel welles and written by cult writer edward di lorenzo. Since lady frankenstein has been in the public domain, numerous home video companies have released the.
This is a good movie and goes with my collection of frankenstein movies. Frankenstein s castle of freaks 1973 brain transplants. It creates an atmosphere of tension for the readeraudience. Searle dawley, with augustus phillips as frankenstein, mary fuerte as elizabeth, and charles ogle as the monster. Available as part of a four film collection along with the velvet vampire. Frankensteins daughter, who is in love with the aging lab assistant marshall, continues with her fathers experiments and attempts to transplant marshalls brain into a new body to prolong his. Today we look at another member of the frankenstein family. Somewhere in western central europe in the 1860s, a trio of grave robbers, led by a man named lynch herbert fux. The robert cobert score was not original to this film. The barons sultry daughter tania sara bay, a recent graduate of medical school herself, returns to the familys castle and begins work on a creature of her own, using.
Frankenstein the true story 1973 stars james mason, among others, in a madefortv frankenstein movie. Help us restore in glorious 2k the italian cult classics death laid an egg and lady frankenstein. Lady frankenstein could never really be called a good film, but it works very well as an exploitation horror picture and never tries to overreach itself. Frankenstein is killed by a monster he created, his daughter and his lab assistant marshall continue his experiments. I was aware of this film for awhile and finally decided to buy it. Lady frankenstein 1971 lady frankenstein 1971 user. You know the bride, the sonbut are you ready for 1971s lady frankenstein. As you would expect, baron frankenstein joseph cotten is doing his thing, trying to reanimate corpses. Cobert used musical cues from dark shadows and dan curtis. October 30th, 2007 not yet rated 2 hr 10 min plot summary. Also in 1973, victor erices the spirit of the beehive offered a fresh angle. We learn more about the astonishing life and career of mel welles from his posthumous contribution to piecing together lady frankenstein, an all new doc presented. It stars rosalba neri under the pseudonym sara bey, joseph cotten, mickey hargitay. This version of lady frankenstein is widescreen, and extended.
Lady frankenstein is a 1971 englishlanguage italian horror film directed by mel welles and written by cult writer edward di lorenzo. Nucleus films euro cult cinema restoration project indiegogo. Upon completion of the quest, if the player buys the house, it unlocks an area known. With boris karloff, tom duggan, jana lund, don red barry. The karloff trilogy was completed by son of frankenstein in 1939, which. Curtis also produced this version of frankenstein, often overshadowed by a more expensive british film frankenstein. The bride of frankenstein would be the first of several films to fictionalise. Lady frankenstein has to be one of the most seriously underrated horror films of all time. Frankenstein in popular culture universal monsters wiki. For about the first thirty minutes, it plays out as a typical frankenstein flick, complete with a big, spooky mansion. Time and memory are strange phenomena to say the least, especially when it comes to items such as films.
The monster haunts the scientist until frankenstein s wedding. After her fathers death, played by joseph cotton who must be wondering how the hell hes gone from citizen kane to cheap eurohorror, by the hands of the barons creation with a brain supplied by a man that eerily resembles patrick swayze circa point break, the nubile. Needing money, the last of the frankensteins leases his castle out to a film company as he tries to complete his ancestors gruesome experiments at creating life. Taking elements from hammers series, this italianamerican lowbudget production adds a female. The resemblance not only comes in the humor and in a certain way that the monster is dispatched, but also in look, pacing and other elements. Nov 10, 2001 lady frankenstein update weve now checked through the new masterm and were happy to confirm that ours is the most complete version ever seen of this movie. Horror stories are designed to entertain people by causing enjoyable feelings of horror. Lady frankenstein is a good movie, and this dvd is worth buying.
This lurid but entertaining italianspanish twist on the frankenstein legend begins with baron frankenstein joseph cotten being assisted in his research. Somewhere in western central europe in the 1860s, a trio of grave robbers, led by a man. Sie ist auch dabei, um monster zu erfinden, wenn auch mit humanitaren motiven als sein vater. Frankenstein is killed by a monster he created, his daughter. Its worse off than the children shouldnt play with dead things transfers out there. Charles marshall, paul whiteman frankensteins monster, herbert fux tom lynch, mickey hargitay captain harris directed by mel welles the short version. A comparison of film and novel versions of frankenstein. Frankenstein is a 1973 american television movie adaptation of mary shelley s novel frankenstein adapted by sam hall and dark shadows creator dan curtis, with robert foxworth in the title role and bo svenson as the monster. Frankenstein and his old and crippled assistant, charles marshall. The two fall in love and attempt to transplant marshalls brain in to the muscular body of a retarded servant stephen, in order to prolong the. The barons sultry daughter tania sara bay, a recent graduate of medical school herself, returns to the familys castle and begins work on a creature of her own, using the brain of her father. The two fall in love and attempt to transplant marshalls brain in to.
Check out nucleus films euro cult cinema restoration project on indiegogo. Mel wells, stephanie rothman, tom kennedy, joe tornatore shout. Rosalba neri is very hot indeed as the titular lady frankenstein though she is called mrs. The first film adaptation of the tale, frankenstein, was made by edison studios in 1910, written and directed by j. Joseph cotten is baron frankenstein, whose latest stitchedtogether monster goes on a murderous rampage that begins with his creator.
Lady frankenstein 1971 r 1001 1973 us horror, science fiction 1h 39m user score. Frankenstein usa, 1970 might seem like cinematic masterpieces, although in fact they are also better left unwatched. Frankenstein was on nyt list of 10 best films for 1931, and was one of the. Lady frankenstein is a 1971 italian horror film directed by mel welles and written by cult writer. The two fall in love and attempt to transplant marshalls brain in to the muscular body of a retarded servant stephen, in order to prolong the aging marshalls. Acting as a schlocky, cockeyed cousin to its hammer counterparts, lady frankenstein is pretty much thoroughly italian despite the heavy american presence mel welles was a corman cohort, which perhaps explains why new world picked this up for theatrical release.
Aug 30, 2018 the truth about lady frankenstein is a 2007 german tv special featuring interviews with director welles, star neri and herbert fux, who reacts to his first ever viewing of the film. Bo svenson is famous for his appearances in the walking tall movies. Mary shelleys novel frankenstein, and the famous character of frankensteins monster have influenced popular culture for at least 100 years. After her fathers death, played by joseph cotton who must be wondering how the hell hes gone from citizen kane to cheap eurohorror, by the hands of the barons creation with a brain supplied by a man that eerily resembles patrick swayze circa point break. At times, lady frankenstein displays a very subtle humor, and it has some similarities to andy warhols dracula not a bad film at all to resemble. Read the lady frankenstein movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on movies. Having seen a lot of italian horror films over the years i hoped for the best as its a genre that is both good and awful. The transfer is not the best but we are talking a 1971 italian print with dubbed english. Only the monster she made could satisfy her strange desires. Frankenstein 1973 bo svenson plays the monster, and dan curist of dark shadows directs. The rites of frankenstein aka the erotic rites of frankenstein 1973 spainfrance posted on august 8, 2019 august 7, 2019 by brennan dortch insane offering from jess franco runs a tad too long but should still be considered a triumph amongst trash film lovers. A comparison of film and novel versions of frankenstein the nature of horror stories gives the readeraudience a feeling of intense fear, shock or disgust.
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