Movie Description

National Theatre Live: Frankenstein

(2011)

Overview

Childlike in his innocence but grotesque in form, Frankenstein’s bewildered creature is cast out into a hostile universe by his horror-struck maker. Meeting with cruelty wherever he goes, the friendless Creature, increasingly desperate and vengeful, determines to track down his creator and strike a terrifying deal. Urgent concerns of scientific responsibility, parental neglect, cognitive development and the nature of good and evil are embedded within this thrilling and deeply disturbing tale.

Cast

Facts

Original TitleNational Theatre Live: Frankenstein

Status Released

Release Information

  • 2011-03-17

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 02h 10m

Homepagehttp://ntlive.nationaltheatre.org.uk/productions/ntlin4-frankenstein

Production CompaniesNational Theatre

Genres

  • Drama
  • Horror
  • Science Fiction