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Frankenstein
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Frankenstein

2007 · 90 min Drama TV Movie Science Fiction
5.2 / 10 · TMDB

Frankenstein is a 2007 British television film produced by Impossible Pictures for ITV. It was written and directed by Jed Mercurio, adapted from Mary Shelley's original novel to a present-day setting. Dr. Victoria Frankenstein, a female geneticist, accidentally creates a monster while growing her son's clone from stem cells as an organ donor in an effort to prevent his imminent death.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Jed Mercurio

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.

🎭 Cast

Helen McCrory

Helen McCrory

Victoria

James Purefoy

James Purefoy

Clerval

Benedict Wong

Benedict Wong

Ed Gore

Lindsay Duncan

Lindsay Duncan

Jane Pretorius

Anna Torv

Anna Torv

ITU Nurse

Michael Wildman

Michael Wildman

Connoly

Julian Bleach

Julian Bleach

Monster

Fraser James

Fraser James

Joe

Richard Betts

Richard Betts

Vicar

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