Frankenstein Unbound


Frankenstein Unbound is a 1990 science fiction horror movie based on Brian Aldiss novel of the same name. The film was directed by Roger Corman, returning to the directors chair after a hiatus of almost twenty years. This is his final directorial effort to date. The film starred John Hurt, Ral Juli and Bridget Fonda. Corman was paidmillion to direct.

Buchanan and his car reappear in Switzerland in 1817. In a village, he meets Victor Frankenstein. The men discuss science over dinner and it is revealed that Frankensteins young brother has been killed. A trial is to determine the guilt or innocence of the boys nanny, who is suspected in the murder.Several villagers claim to have seen a monster in the woods and suggest this is the killer. Buchanan observes the trial and becomes interested in a young woman taking notes. She turns out to be Mary Shelley, author of the Frankenstein novel. Shelley gives credence to the talk of monsters, but the judge does not. The nanny is found guilty and sentenced to die at the gallows. Buchanan knows the monster killed the child. He implores Frankenstein to come forward and reveal the truth, but Frankenstein refuses. Buchanan then asks Shelley for help, telling her that he is from the future. They are attracted to each other, but Mary, fearing to know too much about the future and her own destiny, chooses not to become involved. Buchanan is on his own. He drives his car to Frankensteins workshop and finds the doctor in discussion with the monster. ........

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