Frankenstein 1970 (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1958, Frankenstein 1970 is a horror and science fiction film directed by Howard W. Koch, running about 83 minutes. “The One...The Only KING OF MONSTERS!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The baron's grandson rents the family castle to a TV crew to fund his atomic revival of the family monster.
Who’s in it. Frankenstein 1970 stars Boris Karloff as Baron Viktor von Frankenstein, Tom Duggan as Mike Shaw, Jana Lund as Carolyn Hayes and Don Barry as Douglas Row, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Frankenstein 1970 has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel and YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Frankenstein 1970 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Frankenstein 1970 tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Frankenstein 1970 (1958)?
- In US, Frankenstein 1970 is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and YouTube TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Frankenstein 1970 worth watching?
- Frankenstein 1970 holds an audience score of 5.3 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 1970?
- Frankenstein 1970 stars Boris Karloff, Tom Duggan, Jana Lund, Don Barry and Charlotte Austin.
- When was Frankenstein 1970 released?
- Frankenstein 1970 was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.