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In this sequel to 'Frankenstein Created Woman' (1967), the Baron (Peter Cushing) hatches a plan to use the body of his colleague, Dr Brandt, as the basis for his latest creation. When Brandt is commited to an asylum, Frankenstein blackmails a young couple into staging an abduction. The doctor suffers a fatal coronary, however, forcing the Baron to reconsider his initial plan. He decides that Brandt, or his brain at least, can still be of some use.
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format: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.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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Format: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!
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!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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Format: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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Classic Cushing!
One of my favourite Frankenstein films.
Peter Cushing is chillingly great as always & so are the actors in the main supporting roles, especially Thorley Walters as Inspector... Read more
Peter Cushing is chillingly great as always & so are the actors in the main supporting roles, especially Thorley Walters as Inspector... Read more
Published 13 months ago by James N. R. Goad
4.0 out of 5 stars
entertaining
the film is entertaining and like the revenge of frankenstein does not have a monster but an ordinary man which to me defeats the object. Read more
Published 15 months ago by jed
5.0 out of 5 stars
Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed [DVD] [1969]
An absolute classic horror movie also.
I recommend to all the Hammer horror film fans.
I am really satisfaction also to this purchase.
I recommend to all the Hammer horror film fans.
I am really satisfaction also to this purchase.
Published 17 months ago by Tom65
4.0 out of 5 stars
"We're looking for a mad and highly dangerous medical adventurer....
Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed is probably the best of Hammer's Frankenstein sequels thanks to a good script by regular Hammer assistant director Bert Batt that throws in a few new... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Trevor Willsmer
4.0 out of 5 stars
classic hammer classing cushing!!!!
Here we have Frankenstein from Hammer, the fifth of such films. This film I am happy to say is very good, and well worth the purchase. Read more
Published on 4 Jan 2011 by Colonel Decker
5.0 out of 5 stars
THE MONSTER WITHIN
PETER CUSHING brought integrity, artistry and class to every role he played in a remarkable career lasting over fifty years. Read more
Published on 30 Nov 2009 by Kelvin J. Dickinson
4.0 out of 5 stars
horror
Must be the only one in series that I had not seen.Shows a new side to Peter Cushing's character [he rapes someone].
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Published on 26 Aug 2009 by Sj Collins
5.0 out of 5 stars
A mad and highly dangerous medical adventurer...
Once again on the run from the authorities, the now embittered and increasingly unhinged Baron Victor Frankenstein remorselessly utilises blackmail, kidnapping, and cold-blooded... Read more
Published on 16 July 2007 by Matthew Mercy
5.0 out of 5 stars
stylish Hammer offering.
This is markedly different to the others in Hammer's Frankenstein series. We all know that the Baron is a man who has become dehumanised by his obsession with his science, but... Read more
Published on 16 Dec 2003 by S. Hapgood
4.0 out of 5 stars
Hammering out the Horror
Peter Cushing's four previous interpretations of the role of the Baron cannot for one moment prepare you for this sadistic portrayal. Read more
Published on 24 Jun 2002 by "nigelisit20022000"
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