British Invaders 195: Frankenstein (Part 2)
October 26, 2014 Leave a Comment
Frankenstein is a very faithful 1968 adaptation of Mary Shelley’s classic novel. When Victor Frankenstein combines modern science with ancient mysticism, he creates something both intelligent and dangerous.
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