SERIOUSLY. This is what the crap Hollywood still puts out?

Although I seem to have had higher expectations than I thought, the movie is super entertaining.

One of the most extraordinary films you will see this year. Take that as you want.

Amazing worth wacthing. So good. Biased but well made with many good points.

While the cast is good, I've always found the story, about soul switching, to be lacking. For one thing, does the mind reside in the soul? Or is it a separate entity? That is a question for another day. This movie doesn't have a 'real' monster, just human looking ones seeking out vengeance. For me, one of the lesser entries.

The first Frankenstein film from British Hammer (Horror) Studios was very good, the second film was alright, and the third was terrible, this fourth film has been described as the best by fans of the series, directed by Terence Fisher (Dracula, The Hound of the Baskervilles, The Mummy). Basically Baron Victor Frankenstein (Peter Cushing) has been reanimated and awoken from a frozen state, he confirms with his colleague Dr. Hertz (Thorley Walters) he has proved with this experiment that the soul does not leave the body instantly after death. Frankenstein believes he can transfer the soul from a recently deceased body into another recently deceased body and restore it to life. Frankenstein's lab assistant Hans Werner (Robert Morris) is the lover of Christina (Susan Denberg), daughter of innkeeper Kleve Herr (Alan MacNaughtan), Christina's entire left side is disfigured and partly paralysed, she is constantly taunted by young dandies Anton (Peter Blythe), Johann (Derek Fowlds) and Karl (Barry Warren). Hans becomes angered by the three mocking Christina for her deformities, he fights with them and cuts Anton's face with a knife, Kleve later throws the the three men out for refusal to pay, they return to steal alcohol, and Kleve catching them is beaten to death by them. Hans, the son of a murderer notorious for his short temper, is convicted, despite Frankenstein and Hertz's defence against him, Hans is found guilty and sentenced to death by guillotine, the three are delighted, Frankenstein sees this as an opportunity to get hold of Hans' fresh corpse. Christina is devastated following Hans' execution, and feels guilty not defending him in court, she commits suicide and drowns jumping into a river from a bridge, her body is brought by peasants to Hertz, he and Frankenstein carry out the experiment, transferring Hans' soul into Christina's body, and following months of treatment they also cure her deformities. The result of the experiment is a physically healthy female with no memory, she keeps asking who she is, Frankenstein insists she is told nothing but her name and keeping her in the house, but she does eventually regain her memory of who she is, Christine is taken over by the vengeful spirit of Hans. Christina, driven mostly by the spiritual intentions Hans, kills Anton, Karl and Johann, Frankenstein and Hertz become suspicious of her behaviour and the killings, they believe she subconsciously has memories of her father's death, but it is too late when they realise it is Hans' soul controlling her. Christina goes to the where Hans was executed, upon holding Hans' severed head, his ghostly voice tells Christina to avenge his death, she is chased by Frankenstein who is willing to tell her the truth about her identity, but Christina has no one left to live for, and jumps from edge of a waterfall, Frankenstein is saddened and silently walks away. Also starring Duncan Lamont as The Prisoner, Peter Madden as Chief of Police, Philip Ray as Mayor, Ivan Beavis as Landlord and Colin Jeavons as Priest. Cushing remains dependable as the maddened scientist, the twist with this story is taking the mind of a wrongfully killed man and putting it in another reconstructed body, so it isn't quite the usual body put together to make a monster, it is a little slow in places, but there are gory moments and intrigue to keep you going, all in all it is an interesting horror film. Worth watching!

Director Terence Fisher and Hammer Studios Deviate a bit from Format here with this the Fourth of Seven in the Frankenstein Series. Although Unorthodox and not what the Fans were Familiar with, the Talented Peter Cushing, Fisher, and the Hammer Crew made this one a welcome Diversion.It still Delivered the Standard Hammer Look, with its Color Template, always Interesting Mad Labs, Gore, and a Beautiful Woman in a very Low Cut Dress. Notable, in the Title Role, Susan Denberg (Playboy Playmate, Aug.1966) Shows Competent Acting beneath the Dubbing and Lights Up the Screen. The Story Drags somewhat here and there but always Manages to Return with something Interesting. This Time there is a Metaphysical Soul-Transference. The Details are Sketchy but the Horror-Sci-Fi-Fantasy Moves right Along.Cushing Shines once again as the Ultra-Focused Frankenstein who Quips "If they gave out a Ph.D in Witchcraft, I'm sure I would qualify." If They gave out Awards for B-Movie Excellence with Longevity, Hammer Films would more than Qualify.

Sweet, but disfigured young Christina (a sympathetic portrayal by the luscious Susan Denberg) commits suicide after her lover Hans (a likable performance by the handsome Robert Morris) gets framed and executed for murder. Baron Victor Frankenstein (superbly played with conviction and dignity by the always reliable Peter Cushing) resurrects Christina from the dead by transforming Hans' soul into her body. However, the new woman created by Frankenstein longs for revenge against those who have wronged her. Director Terence Fisher relates the engrossing story at a stately pace, meticulously crafts a flavorsome period atmosphere, and keeps things classy and involving throughout. The smart script by Anthony Hinds offers an intriguing central debate on the morals and perils of man playing god. The characters are neatly delineated: Hans and Christina make for charming leads while the villains are appropriately mean and hateful. Christina's conflict about her identity adds a surprisingly poignant element of pathos. Thorley Walters contributes a stand-out turn as Frankenstein's kindly and bumbling assistant Dr. Hertz. Peter Blythe likewise excels as ruthless cad main bad guy Anton. Peter Madden makes the most out of his regrettably small part as a stern chief of police. Both Arthur Grant's sharp cinematography and James Bernard's robust score are up to speed. A worthy Hammer item.