Lady Frankenstein (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1971, Lady Frankenstein is a horror and science fiction film directed by Mel Welles, running about 99 minutes. “A Mad Surgeon's Mind in a Woman's Body” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dr. Frankensteins' daughter, who is in love with the aging lab assistant Marshall, continues with her fathers experiments and attempts to transplant Marshall's brain into a new body to prolong his life.
Who’s in it. Lady Frankenstein stars Joseph Cotten as Baron Frankenstein, Rosalba Neri as Tania Frankenstein, Paul Müller as Dr. Charles Marshall and Herbert Fux as Tom Lynch, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Lady Frankenstein has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $139.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Night Flight Plus, Screambox Amazon Channel and Eternal Family and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lady Frankenstein page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lady Frankenstein tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lady Frankenstein (1971)?
- In US, Lady Frankenstein is available to stream on YouTube TV, Night Flight Plus and Screambox Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Lady Frankenstein worth watching?
- Lady Frankenstein holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lady Frankenstein?
- Lady Frankenstein stars Joseph Cotten, Rosalba Neri, Paul Müller, Herbert Fux and Renate Kasché.
- When was Lady Frankenstein released?
- Lady Frankenstein was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.