Frankenstein: Day of the Beast

Frankenstein Day of the Beast is a 2011 independent horror film directed by Ricardo Islas, based on the novel of the same name by Mary Shelley. It premiered with a limited theatrical release in the United States on November 27, 2011.

Production began in the Orland Park, Illinois area in January 2011 and was funded by indie fundraising website IndieGoGo. Principal photography ended in August of the same year. The official world premiere for the movie was held at The Portage Theater in Chicago on Sunday, November 27, 2011. It is currentlywhen? seeking additional distribution.Responses from the premiere have been positive, with reviews praising the film primarily for its homages to horror films produced by Hammer Studios. Patrick McDonald of Hollywoodchicago.com awarded the filmstars out ofIt has all the familiar Frankenstein monster elements, but also delivers a certain style and authority that allows it to make its own mark. The acting, setting, costumes and dialogue screams drivein movie fare, but the production gamely reaches out to retell the myth with a little sex, a lot of gore and an interesting take on the reanimation portion of the monster. Danl Griffin of Film as Art included the film on his top ten of the year list, praising it as a sort of Kill Billinspired homage to the Universal, Amicus, and Hammer horror flicks, a pulpy tribute to what we loved about those old films that replicates their charms while creating its own. John Collins of Weirdreview.com also recommends the film primarily for its nostalgic qualities, and he adds, This is easily the most viscous, evil Frankensteins monster I have ever encountered. Aint It Cool News writes, Its diversions from the original story made me look past the rough edges that go along with low budget and amateur acting. ... I applaud the filmmakers derivations from the source material. ........

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