Cebalord Very best movie i ever watch

SnoReptilePlenty Memorable, crazy movie

Allison Davies The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.

Scotty Burke It is interesting even when nothing much happens, which is for most of its 3-hour running time. Read full review

Dalbert Pringle "Fee.... Fye.... Foe.... Fum!"When it comes to 1950's TV-Horror - I'd say that this British, pilot episode (for a series that never materialized) actually delivered quite an effective little spin on the old, familiar tale of Frankenstein and his "creation".Judging by the obvious production values of this one episode - It was clear to see that there was a sizable budget in play here. And it was also quite apparent that the tone of Gothic "atmosphere" was definitely the name of the game.Featuring a competent cast of sincere actors - I especially liked Don Megowan's portrayal of the mute, tormented monster. At a towering 6' 6" - Megowan certainly stood a head taller than anyone else and he sure put in a convincing performance as the outraged creature who receives an unexpected "cerebellum" make-over.

winner55 Yes, this pilot failed to sell a show to American TV. Nevermind; it is the first in the series of Hammer Frankenstein films that ran well into the '70s. Everything is here - the homage to universal, the darker characterization of Doctor Frankenstein, the decision to place the series in a 19th century setting.... The ending of this short film would be rewritten as the end of "The Curse of Frankenstein." Okay, it's not really much more than a neat little B-movie short; but what else would one want from a Hammer horror film? And the hiring of Universal horror films writer Curt Siodmak to write the script is a nice touch of linking with the 'grand tradition' of Frankenstein films. Besides, it must be noted that the budget here is really far beyond any American TV programming of the day; nice sets, nice photography, excellent acting.(What probably killed off this series was the follow up - there was actually a second episode produced - I've seen it, but can't remember the title - but it was pretty typical generic suspense fair for the time - well produced but unnecessary.) This wins high marks as a point of historical origin and thus very important. And a well done B-movie horror short in any event.

wes-connors "Dr. Frankenstein has recreated his creature, but wishes to correct his previous mistake. He wishes to prevent his creation from any further murderous rampages by placing the brain of a good man inside the skull of the monster. The arrival of a woman and her terminally ill husband offer the doctor an opportunity to try his new theory," according to the DVD sleeve's synopsis.Anton Diffring (as Baron Von Frankenstein) is an extremely enjoyable and effective leading man. If this is, indeed, the pilot for an unsold television series, it's difficult to understand how they were going to come up with the nearly 40 per season story ideas. As a short movie, writer/director Curt Siodmak does surprisingly well in this format, creating a "new" story to work within the existing "Frankenstein" mythos; and, it's much better than the average 1958 half hour teleplay. ****** Tales of Frankenstein (1958) Curt Siodmak ~ Anton Diffring Helen Westcott, Don Megowan

Chuck Straub Definitely something of interest for the lover of early monster movies. It's only a pilot and it's short but its good. If you liked the Frankenstein monster concept, this is a tidy tidbit of a good old monster movie that I think you will enjoy. This black and white gem has a good plot, good acting, great atmosphere and all you would expect from an old fashioned monster movie. Too bad the pilot was never picked up. What if there was a field of these little gems instead of just one. Oh well, we'll never know how a series would have done but do take a look at Tales of Frankenstein the one that was made. Have fun and enjoy this short well done monster movie.