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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Silly title hides a genuine classic,
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This review is from: Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed [DVD] [1969] (DVD)
As a previous reviewers has said, this was Hammer's last good production of the Sixties, and possibly a contender for the title of best Hammer film ever. The most obvious starting point for the praise is Peter Cushing. Always a brilliant and fascinating film actor, possibly Britain's finest, he build here on all of his previous characterisations, to the logical conclusion of the Baron finally becoming the monster. The ruthlessness in Cushing's portrayal is never less than convincing, and utterly terrifying, and it is a great shame that he was never recognised by any awards. The infamous rape scene still has disturbing power that informs the character rather than providing cheap titillation, as would happen in the sadly awful Horror of Frankenstein. This holds true for Veronica Carlson. Though undeniable beautiful, she is not there for appear naked like later leading ladies, her acting is excellent, especially in scenes with Simon Ward. Also worthy of praise is Freddie Jones, his final transformation is again entirely convincing, and by the end you realise how difficult the job of acting a man who's had a brain transplant. However, this is Cushing's film, a fitting epitaph to his ability, and to Hammer's once unsurpassable prowess. The only disappointment being the lurid title, which the DVD can obviously do nothing about, and the fact that there are no extras, this is still a worthwhile purchase.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The best of the best !,
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This review is from: Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed [DVD] [1969] (DVD)
This is without doubt the best of the Hammer Frankenstein films, aptly illustrating all that was best about Hammer Films in their heyday. After all these years it has lost none of it's impact and from the opening scene, will take you on a rollacoaster ride guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat! Superb performances from Peter Cushing, Freddie Jones, Veronica Carlson and the rest of the cast - plus the genius of director Terence Fisher behind the camera!If you have never seen this film then get it and see what Hammer Films were capable of in their prime; if you own it on video then get the DVD for the superb picture/sound quality. Tremendous!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
No flies on Frankie,
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This review is from: Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed [DVD] [1969] (DVD)
This rather nasty film is delivered with perfect grace courtesy of the combined powers of Peter Cushing and Terrence Fisher. Unlike some of its contemporaires within the genre this film radiates good quality, and for all that the plot is less than profound and the tempo at times just a little slow, this film is certainly one of Hammer's finest and remains one of the best ever gothic horror films.
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