Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed

Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed (1969)

  • 60% of critics liked it
    (5 reviews)

  • 63% of users liked it
    (2,436 ratings)

The key image of this film occurs early on, as a hideous monster removes its face, only to reveal itself as Baron Frankenstein in a mask. Hammer's fifth installment in the series sees the transformation of doctor into monster complete. Peter Cushing's portrayal of the Baron here is all insanity and… More

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PG, 1 hr. 35 min.
Directed By
Terence Fisher
Genres
Drama, Horror, Classics, Science Fiction & Fantasy
In Theaters
Feb 11, 1969 Wide
On DVD
Apr 27, 2004
Warner Bros. Pictures

Critic Reviews

  • Tim Brayton, Antagony & Ecstasy

    For those of us who love Hammer horror, this is an unmarred example of all the reasons why.

  • Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews

    Hammer's fifth of seven Frankenstein films might be the best one in the series.

  • Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

    Perhaps the most deadly dull in a series that had run out of steam.

  • Gerry Shamray, Sun Newspapers of Cleveland

    The best in Hammer's Frankenstein series and possibly the best in their catalogue. Director Terence Fisher does a terrific job stitching this clever entry together.

  • Joshua Vasquez, Slant Magazine

    The lack of extras may be something to write to Warner Bros. about but not something that should dissuade a fan from picking this one up.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Michael G


    Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed is a close second for my favorite Hammer Frankenstein movie (Curse of Frankenstein being my favorite.) Peter Cushing strips any and all sympathy you may ever have had for Baron Frankenstein and his scientific quest while Hammer kind of reinvents the… More

  • Stella D


    one of the best hammers i've seen. peter cushing is brilliant as the diabolical baron. however there's a rape scene in this which just feels gratuitous to me so i'm dropping it half star for that. how did it advance the plot in any way and why is it never mentioned… More

  • David L


    Dr. Baron Victor Frankenstein (Peter Cushing) has seen his experiments fail time and again, regardless of his intense personal effort. He has put his heart and soul, not to mention people's organs, into his creations, only to foiled with each one. The latest work has been ruined… More

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