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The Frankenstein Theory

  • 2013
  • Unrated
  • 1h 27m
IMDb RATING
4.3/10
3.5K
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The Frankenstein Theory (2013)
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What if the most chilling novel of all time was actually based on account of a horrific experiment gone awry?What if the most chilling novel of all time was actually based on account of a horrific experiment gone awry?What if the most chilling novel of all time was actually based on account of a horrific experiment gone awry?

  • Director
    • Andrew Weiner
  • Writers
    • Vlady Pildysh
    • Andrew Weiner
    • Mary Shelley
  • Stars
    • Joe Egender
    • Haydyn Foster
    • Brian Henderson
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  • IMDb RATING
    4.3/10
    3.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Andrew Weiner
    • Writers
      • Vlady Pildysh
      • Andrew Weiner
      • Mary Shelley
    • Stars
      • Joe Egender
      • Haydyn Foster
      • Brian Henderson
    • 80User reviews
    • 55Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Joe Egender
    Joe Egender
    • Clarence Malusky
    Haydyn Foster
    • Girl
    Brian Henderson
    • Brian
    Luke Geissbuhler
    Luke Geissbuhler
    • Luke Hill
    Christine Lakin
    Christine Lakin
    • Annie
    Kris Lemche
    Kris Lemche
    • Jonathan Venkenhein
    Roger W. Morrissey
    Roger W. Morrissey
    • The Creature
    • (as Roger Morissey)
    Timothy V. Murphy
    Timothy V. Murphy
    • Karl McCallion
    Heather Stephens
    Heather Stephens
    • Vicky Stephens
    Dawn Wiercinski
    • Hotel Clerk
    Leland White
    • Angry Pedestrian
    Eric Zuckerman
    • Eric
    • Director
      • Andrew Weiner
    • Writers
      • Vlady Pildysh
      • Andrew Weiner
      • Mary Shelley
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    5b2tall

    Not THAT bad

    The Frankenstein Theory is far from a masterpiece but I didn't find it nearly as bad as some have made it out to be.

    It IS a total copy of "Blair Witch Project" with just the location changed, but that being said it's a reasonable recreation. I was never on the edge of my seat but the movie accomplished an important goal - it kept me interested enough to make me watch until the end.

    The Frankenstein Theory also does a decent job (albeit slowly) of ramping up the tension until it climaxes in the last 10 minutes or so of the film.

    There's nothing original here but as basic entertainment it's really not that bad. 5 out of 10.
    3NeoMishMoo

    Fell just a little short of being something good, thanks to Foley artists

    I've seen worse much worse. Nearly everything bad about this movie was redeemable except for the sound effects.

    The plot is somewhat original. There are many movies/stories built on the premise of some fiction actually being sourced from some fantastical actuality in history.

    I thought the acting was quite good considering the quality and budget of the film. A few recognizable faces. The acting and premise actually were the saving graces of this film.

    The pace was very slow, but that is to be expected from this type of film.

    The special effects were non-existent which was great. I've seen too many straight to netflix movies that try to make something happen graphically that is simply not in the budget.

    Now for me the Foley artists really killed the film experience for me. As soon as I hear a monster scream/roar regurgitated from some of my favorite Saturday morning cartoons and commercials the entire effect of horror is ruined. Especially when its a mockumentary. Why not just make up some sounds instead of using stock Foley sounds that everyone recognizes??
    1pcurrey69

    Theory of a stinker

    Honestly never got the "story" to this movie. I almost turned it off in the beginning during a drawn out 'interview' stage, but decided to give it a little while longer... reached to turn it off again due to irritation at a relationship based on a woman who apparently despises her boyfriend, only around to yell at him in front of others, then talk behind his back and berate him... yet, upon heading out to get a drink, I returned, it was still on and watched some more. It turned out to be the worst thing I have watched this year, for sure. Possible the worst I have watched in the past couple years (nothing comes to mind that can out-rank it in crappiness). Seriously thinking the 10 * ratings that go into music and other details (I do not even remember music other than one song toward the end; and I will admit it was not bad... only reason I did not balk at being made to give 1 star and no 0 stars available) are made by people associated with the film, especially when there is only ONE review made by them on the accounts. lol
    4ramirezkevin1209

    Slow and inconsistent

    I think what bothered me the most about this movie is that it couldn't decide what kind of movie it would be. Is this a found footage documentary or is it a traditional movie? It's hard to suspend belief when things like this are inconsistent. For instance, there are 5 people in the group at one point. They are all in a tent. The camera holder is in a sleeping bag. So who is holding the camera? Also, if this is found footage, what is there music and sounds during the "boo" moments? It was questions like these that made it hard for me to get into. It was pretty slow, but I appreciate the slow burn kinda movie, so that didn't bug me too much. The acting was solid. Nothing great, but nothing laughable, either.
    4frankblack-79961

    Nothing to watch for 2/3 of the film.

    This was decent when they decided to get the the meat of the story. For some reason the writers or whoever thought you want to see an hour of build up and 15 min of anything of interest on screen. It felt like they purposely avoided getting to anything to with the subject matter. Idk what the deal was. Could have been good. Wasted time here.

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    Related interests

    Manuela Velasco in REC (2007)
    Found Footage Horror
    Mia Farrow in Rosemary's Baby (1968)
    Horror
    James Earl Jones and David Prowse in Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
    Sci-Fi

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    • Trivia
      At 22:43 Venkenhein says "Here we are in Deline." which is an actual town ( pop. 500) in Canada's Northwest Territories.
    • Goofs
      Movie is supposed to take place in Canada, but gas pump measures in Gallons; should be liters (note Canada uses "$").
    • Connections
      Featured in Late Night Double Feature: Found Footage Frankenstein Night (2021)
    • Soundtracks
      Twilight
      Composed by James Lum & Alan Ett

      Performed by The Music Collective

      Published by Willowview Publishing (BMI)

      Courtesy of Opus 1 Music

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    • Release date
      • March 1, 2013 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Truyền Thuyết Frankenstein
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 27m(87 min)
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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