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Victor Frankenstein

Victor Frankenstein

Drama · Science Fiction · Thriller · 2015

Eccentric scientist Victor Von Frankenstein creates a grotesque creature in an unorthodox scientific experiment.

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Victor Frankenstein

“Meet your makers”

2015 Drama · Science Fiction · Thriller 1h 50m

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6.0 / 10

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Eccentric scientist Victor Von Frankenstein creates a grotesque creature in an unorthodox scientific experiment.

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What this film says about your taste.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Paul McGuigan

Written by

Max Landis

James McAvoy

James McAvoy

Victor Frankenstein

Daniel Radcliffe

Daniel Radcliffe

Igor

Jessica Brown Findlay

Jessica Brown Findlay

Lorelei

Andrew Scott

Andrew Scott

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Freddie Fox

Freddie Fox

Finnegan

Charles Dance

Charles Dance

Frankenstein

Daniel Mays

Daniel Mays

Barnaby

Court is in session

Put Victor Frankenstein on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Arthouse Gremlin

“Form is the argument.”

Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Technique in search of a pulse.”

Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.