The Evil of Frankenstein
Universal Pictures | Release Date: May 8, 1964 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
54
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Mixed or average reviews based on 4 Critic Reviews
Positive:
1
Mixed:
3
Negative:
0

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70
The New York TimesHoward Thompson
With the pace held in smooth rein by the director, Freddie Francis, the picture begins to say something about superstition and hypocrisy. Then it simply goes hog-wild (monster gets drunk) and heads for the ash heap, along with Mr. Gushing and his barbecued menace.  Read full review
60
The GuardianPhelim O'Neill
The Evil Of Frankenstein, directed by camera ace Freddie Francis, looks stunning, although much of its budget was clearly spent on the cracking laboratory set. [20 Oct 2007, p.23]
60
VarietyStaff (Not Credited)
In this one Peter Cushing plays the baron with his usual seriousness, avoiding tongue-in-the-cheek, and he is the main prop in the proceedings. Read full review
40
TV Guide MagazineStaff (Not Credited)
The only one of the Hammer Frankenstein films not directed by Terence Fisher, this is, consequently, one of the weakest entries in the series. Read full review
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