Frankenstein '80 (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1972, Frankenstein '80 is a horror and science fiction film directed by Mario Mancini, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. A mad scientist creates a monster called "Mosaico," who breaks out of the laboratory to hunt down and kill beautiful women.
Who’s in it. Frankenstein '80 stars John Richardson as Karl Schein, Gordon Mitchell as Dr. Otto Frankenstein, Renato Romano as Insp. Schneider and Xiro Papas as Mosaic, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Frankenstein '80 has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Night Flight Plus, Screambox Amazon Channel and Artiflix and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Frankenstein '80 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Frankenstein '80 tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Frankenstein '80 (1972)?
- In US, Frankenstein '80 is available to stream on Philo, Night Flight Plus and Screambox Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Frankenstein '80 worth watching?
- Frankenstein '80 holds an audience score of 4.2 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 Frankenstein '80?
- Frankenstein '80 stars John Richardson, Gordon Mitchell, Renato Romano, Xiro Papas and Dada Gallotti.