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1. Adam in aeternum (2021)
14 min | Short, Drama, Horror
An exhausted traveler reaches the border of the world chasing his destiny: to face the demon that caused his misfortune.
Director: Pedro Jaén R. | Stars: Sergio Granados, Germán Torres, Mila Villalba, José Luis Matienzo
Votes: 51
2. Frankensitter
Comedy
A spooky web series about a group of outcasts who learn how to face their inner fears.
Stars: Morgan Toll, Mikel Burgio, Aven Courtney, Charlotte Lynn Wilson
Votes: 12
3. National Theatre Live: Frankenstein (2011)
130 min | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi
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 Creature determines to track down his creator.
Directors: Danny Boyle, Tim Van Someren | Stars: Jonny Lee Miller, Benedict Cumberbatch, Andreea Paduraru, Ella Smith
Votes: 4,237 | Gross: $0.42M
4.
Wishbone (1995–1998)
Episode:
Frankenbone
(1995)
TV-Y7 | Adventure, Comedy, Family
David is making a secret project for the school science fair. This leads Wishbone to recite the classic story Frankenstein.
Stars: Larry Brantley, Jordan Wall, Christie Abbott, Adam Springfield
Votes: 26
5. Monica and Friends (1976–2022)
TV-G | 7 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
Monica, the leader of the crew and 'ruler of the street,' is a little girl with a strong personality, not one to overlook any insult. She absolutely loves her stuffed bunny, Samson, and ... See full summary »
Stars: Angélica Santos, Marli Bortoletto, Paulo Cavalcante, Elza Gonçalves
Votes: 170
6. Siesta Z (2016– )
12 min | Animation
Siesta has a strange problem. Despite her best efforts, she always ends up falling unexpectedly asleep. Her dreams are wild interpretations of literary classics, mythological legends, along with the greatest stories of humanity.
Stars: Lucila Gómez, Facundo Reyes, Jason Kesser, Pablo Gandolfo
Votes: 29
7. Monsterz (2015)
60 min | Music
When a jilted teenager dies suddenly, it's up to the mad scientist and wannabe Frankenstein to bring her back to life.
Director: Shawn Welling | Stars: Dytto, Shawn Welling, Miriam Esther Goldman, David P. Butler
Votes: 23
8. The Moon, The Bat, The Monster (2019)
Short, Horror
A physics student's thesis project a time machine goes haywire summoning old Universal Monsters Dracula, Wolfman, and Frankenstien's Monster. The Monsters take down a small police station while hunting the student.
Director: Robbie Dias | Stars: Emily Schlachter, Cinthya Brasil, Chris Gehrt, Jimmy Espinosa
Votes: 23
9.
The Famous Adventures of Mr. Magoo (1964–1965)
Episode:
Mr. Magoo's Doctor Frankenstein
(1965)
30 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
Mr. Magoo (appearing later in the role of Victor Frankenstein) gives us a quick overview of the Mary Shelley classic novel "Frankenstein."
Director: Abe Levitow | Stars: Jim Backus, Paul Frees, Joan Gardner
Votes: 19
10. Wishbone (1995–1998)
TV-Y | 30 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
An intelligent and witty dog imagines himself in the role of characters from classic books and gets involved in similar real-life adventures.
Stars: Larry Brantley, Jordan Wall, Christie Abbott, Adam Springfield
Votes: 4,392
11. Manga sekai mukashi banashi (1976–1979)
30 min | Animation, Family, Fantasy
Animated adaptations of fairy and folk tales from around the world.
Votes: 64
12. Potty Time (1973–1980)
25 min | Comedy, Family
Comic adventures of puppets called the Pottys.
Stars: Michael Bentine, Colin Bean
Votes: 72
13. The Reckoning of Darkness (2018)
26 min | Short, Horror
The sole survivor of a shipwreck washes ashore on an island at the extreme north of the British Isles. The survivor, Victor, is restored to health by the local inhabitants but guards the ... See full summary »
Director: Christopher Kulikowski | Stars: Tim Abell, Paul Fox, Robert Catrini, Brett Gipson
Votes: 20
14. Young Frankenstein (1974)
PG | 106 min | Comedy
An American grandson of the infamous scientist, struggling to prove that his grandfather was not as insane as people believe, is invited to Transylvania, where he discovers the process that reanimates a dead body.
Director: Mel Brooks | Stars: Gene Wilder, Madeline Kahn, Marty Feldman, Peter Boyle
Votes: 169,027 | Gross: $86.30M
15. Allen and Rossi Meet Dracula and Frankenstein (1974)
60 min | Comedy
Dr. Victor von Frankenstein's castle is inherited by his grandson, a young neurosurgeon.
Director: Marty Allen | Stars: Marty Allen, Steve Rossi
Votes: 25
16. Frankenstein (1931)
Passed | 70 min | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi
Dr Henry Frankenstein is obsessed with assembling a living being from parts of several exhumed corpses.
Director: James Whale | Stars: Colin Clive, Mae Clarke, Boris Karloff, John Boles
Votes: 79,799
17. Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
Not Rated | 75 min | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi
Mary Shelley reveals the main characters of her novel survived: Baron Henry Frankenstein, goaded by an even madder scientist, builds his monster a mate.
Director: James Whale | Stars: Boris Karloff, Elsa Lanchester, Colin Clive, Valerie Hobson
Votes: 53,313 | Gross: $4.36M
18. Frankenstein's Aunt (1987)
53 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Aunt Frankenstein arrives to her nephew's castle to set things right and to clean the family name. Could she hope to work out the consensus between the angry villagers and the castle's supernatural inhabitants?
Stars: Viveca Lindfors, Martin Hreben, Gerhard Karzel, Barbara De Rossi
Votes: 329
19. Mystery and Imagination (1966–1970)
75 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery
"Mystery and Imagination" was a UK hosted horror anthology series running from 1966 until 1970 with host David Buck as "Richard Beckett". who was a romantic young Victorian adventurer always had a tale to tell.
Stars: David Buck, Mark Moss, Freddie Jones, Robert Hunter
Votes: 111
20. Matinee Theatre (1955–1958)
60 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery
A daily anthology show, featuring original material, as well as adaptations of literary classics.
Stars: John Conte, Peter Hansen, Sarah Churchill, Johnny Crawford
Votes: 133
21. Frankenstein: Through the Eyes of the Monster (1995 Video Game)
T | Adventure, Crime, Drama
The player is resurrected by mad Dr. Frankenstein (Tim Curry). Search his lab and castle to learn who you were, meet his unfortunate experiments and discover the secret of his power over death. Then decide what to do with this knowledge.
Stars: Tim Curry, Robert Rothrock, Rebecca Wink, Amanda Fuller
Votes: 63
22. Frankenstein from the Royal Ballet (2016 TV Movie)
134 min | Music
The Royal Ballet presents a new work based on Mary Shelley's classic gothic novel, Frankenstein. The stellar cast includes Federico Bonelli who dances the role of Doctor Frankenstein, with ... See full summary »
Directors: Ross MacGibbon, Liam Scarlett | Stars: Christina Arestis, Federico Bonelli, Darcey Bussell, Alexander Campbell
Votes: 20
23. Edison's Frankenstein (1990)
19 min | Sci-Fi, Short, Fantasy
Thoroughly researched remake of the first screen version of Mary Shelley's story. Blending visual nightmare & Gothic romance, it tells this much trampled tale more as Jekyll and Hyde ghost ... See full summary »
Director: Robert David | Stars: John Golden, Mary Ann Curto, David Paulson, B.J. Cearley
Votes: 35
24. The Weary Traveler (2016)
11 min | Short, Drama, Horror
Nearly a century after the death of his creator, Frankenstein's monster now lives a reclusive life deep within the mountains, far away from the world of man. Until one day when a curious ... See full summary »
Director: Chris R. Notarile | Stars: Sid O'Connell, Ciprian Cosma
Votes: 19
25.
Creature (2023)
Episode:
My Name was Ihsan
(2023)
TV-MA | Drama, Fantasy, History
After years of longing and weeks of preparation, Ziya and Asiye take an important step. On the run from danger, Ihsan meets someone special of his own.
Director: Çagan Irmak | Stars: Erkan Kolçak Köstendil, Taner Ölmez, Sifanur Gül, Bülent Sakrak
Votes: 149
26. Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999)
R | 116 min | Crime, Drama
An African-American Mafia hit man who models himself after the samurai of old finds himself targeted for death by the mob.
Director: Jim Jarmusch | Stars: Forest Whitaker, Henry Silva, John Tormey, Cliff Gorman
Votes: 97,036 | Gross: $3.31M
27.
Frankenstein's Aunt (1987)
Episode:
Die Hochzeit
(1987)
Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Director: Juraj Jakubisko | Stars: Viveca Lindfors, Martin Hreben, Bolek Polívka, Gerhard Karzel
Votes: 10
28. Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948)
Not Rated | 83 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
The Wolf Man tries to warn a dimwitted porter that Dracula wants his brain for Frankenstein monster's body.
Directors: Charles Barton, Walter Lantz | Stars: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Lon Chaney Jr., Bela Lugosi
Votes: 19,588 | Gross: $4.80M
29. The Wide World of Mystery (1973–1976)
90 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery
A 90 minute late-night mystery and suspense anthology series which ran on ABC (American Broadcasting Company), between 1973 and 1978.
Stars: John Karlen, Michael Parks, Susan Strasberg, Robert Symonds
Votes: 135
30. Struck by Lightning (1979)
30 min | Comedy
Science teacher Ted Stein inherits a spooky old New England inn inhabited by its caretaker Frank. Ted learns he is the descendant of the notorious Dr. Frankenstein, and that Frank is in ... See full summary »
Stars: Jack Elam, Jeffrey Kramer, Millie Slavin, Bill Erwin
Votes: 35
31.
Creature (2023)
Episode:
I'm Done With Man(kind)
(2023)
TV-MA | Drama, Fantasy, History
Reunited with his maker, Ihsan tells Ziya of his travels. When a lethal fight breaks out, a witness puts the pieces of the tragic puzzle together.
Director: Çagan Irmak | Stars: Erkan Kolçak Köstendil, Taner Ölmez, Sifanur Gül, Engin Benli
Votes: 135
32. Frankenstein: The True Story (1973 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 185 min | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi
When the brilliant but unorthodox scientist Dr. Victor Frankenstein rejects the artificial man that he has created, the Creature escapes and later swears revenge.
Director: Jack Smight | Stars: James Mason, Leonard Whiting, David McCallum, Jane Seymour
Votes: 1,965
33. The Famous Adventures of Mr. Magoo (1964–1965)
30 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
Animated series featuring Jim Backus's Mr. Magoo character in half-hour adaptations of classic stories for children. Praised by both critics and educators, and well-remembered by fans, the ... See full summary »
Stars: Jim Backus, Joan Gardner, Marvin Miller, Paul Frees
Votes: 666
34. Frankenstein: A Modern Myth (2012 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary, Horror
Directors: Adam Low, Tim Van Someren | Stars: David Bradley, Daniel Ings, Sarah Mowat, Gwen Adshead
Votes: 29
35. Quaranstein (2020)
22 min | Short, Comedy, Horror
An exquisite corpse re-imagining of "Frankenstein" created by filmmakers under lock-down with whatever means available.
Directors: Andrea Acs, Jay Wade Edwards, Kevin Fermini, Toniet Gallego, Lucas Godfrey, Vincent K. Guagenti, Rachel Huley, Francisco Lacerda, Brian Lonano, Kevin Daniel Lonano, William Mahaffey, Mark Malek, Nik Morgan, Blake Myers, Robert Perez Jr., Hondo Perez, Mariella Perez, Jessica Shipp, Anna Spence, Stephen Stull, Travis Tomlinson
Votes: 10
36.
Creature (2023)
Episode:
Resurrection
(2023)
TV-MA | Drama, Fantasy, History
Dirty and sick, Ziya returns to Bursa only to discover that the people he came for are already gone. Ihsan finds community in a wandering carnival.
Director: Çagan Irmak | Stars: Erkan Kolçak Köstendil, Taner Ölmez, Sifanur Gül, Bülent Sakrak
Votes: 127
37.
Creature (2023)
Episode:
Who Am I?
(2023)
TV-MA | Drama, Fantasy, History
A well-intentioned Ihsan gets into trouble at the carnival. Ziya tries to settle into a quiet life in the village, but his past haunts him.
Director: Çagan Irmak | Stars: Erkan Kolçak Köstendil, Taner Ölmez, Sifanur Gül, Bülent Sakrak
Votes: 130
38. Son of Frankenstein (1939)
Approved | 99 min | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi
Returning to the ancestral castle long after the death of the monster, the son of Dr. Frankenstein meets a mad shepherd who is hiding the comatose creature. To clear the family name, he revives the creature and tries to rehabilitate him.
Director: Rowland V. Lee | Stars: Boris Karloff, Basil Rathbone, Bela Lugosi, Lionel Atwill
Votes: 11,711
39. Un, dos, tres... responda otra vez (1972–2004)
145 min | Comedy, Family, Game-Show
This was a three-part contest. In the first part, three male/female couples had to give the most correct answers to the questions they were given. The more answers they gave in 45 seconds, ... See full summary »
Stars: Paloma Hurtado, Teresa Hurtado, Fernanda Hurtado, Mayra Gómez Kemp
Votes: 171
40. Frankenstein Punk (1986)
12 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
The story of Frank, a different creature, born to the song "Singing in the rain", that goes in search of happiness.
Directors: Eliana Fonseca, Cao Hamburger | Stars: Ricardo Blat, Eliana Fonseca
Votes: 107
41. The Curse of Frankenstein (1957)
Approved | 82 min | Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller
While awaiting execution for murder, Baron Victor Frankenstein tells the story of a creature he built and brought to life - only for it to behave not as he intended.
Director: Terence Fisher | Stars: Peter Cushing, Hazel Court, Robert Urquhart, Christopher Lee
Votes: 12,651 | Gross: $17.44M
42. Tales of Tomorrow (1951–1953)
TV-G | 25 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery
"Tales of Tomorrow" was a hosted science fiction anthology series running from 1951 until 1953.
Stars: Leslie Nielsen, Cameron Prud'Homme, Edgar Stehli, Theo Goetz
Votes: 457
43.
Frankenstein's Aunt (1987)
Episode:
Das Automobil
(1987)
Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Director: Juraj Jakubisko | Stars: Viveca Lindfors, Martin Hreben, Gerhard Karzel, Barbara De Rossi
Votes: 10
44.
Frankenstein's Aunt (1987)
Episode:
Die Geburt
(1987)
Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Director: Juraj Jakubisko | Stars: Viveca Lindfors, Martin Hreben, Bolek Polívka, Gerhard Karzel
Votes: 12
45.
Creature (2023)
Episode:
Voices In My Head
(2023)
TV-MA | Drama, Fantasy, History
The creature makes an offering to the starving village. After a rocky start at university, Ziya seeks out a mysterious and eccentric former teacher.
Director: Çagan Irmak | Stars: Erkan Kolçak Köstendil, Taner Ölmez, Engin Benli, Sifanur Gül
Votes: 150
46.
Creature (2023)
Episode:
Blood Shall Flow Warm
(2023)
TV-MA | Drama, Fantasy, History
Ziya goes to great lengths to convince Ihsan to teach him his experimental scientific methods, but their first test ends in disaster.
Director: Çagan Irmak | Stars: Erkan Kolçak Köstendil, Taner Ölmez, Engin Benli, Sifanur Gül
Votes: 144
47.
Frankenstein's Aunt (1987)
Episode:
Die Wiege
(1987)
Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Director: Juraj Jakubisko | Stars: Viveca Lindfors, Martin Hreben, Gerhard Karzel, Barbara De Rossi
Votes: 10
48.
Creature (2023)
Episode:
A Soul Will Rise From the Dead
(2023)
TV-MA | Drama, Fantasy, History
Still reeling, Ziya reckons with the consequences of his actions and enlists aid from Yunus. Later, Asiye travels to Istanbul to surprise her love.
Director: Çagan Irmak | Stars: Erkan Kolçak Köstendil, Taner Ölmez, Sifanur Gül, Bülent Sakrak
Votes: 137
49. Creature (2023)
TV-MA | 45 min | Drama, Fantasy, History
When tragedy befalls a reckless scientist in Ottoman-era Istanbul, his student uses untested methods to finish his work with devastating consequences.
Stars: Erkan Kolçak Köstendil, Taner Ölmez, Sifanur Gül, Bülent Sakrak
Votes: 4,197
50. Have You Got Any Castles? (1938)
Approved | 7 min | Family, Musical, Animation
Another entry in the "books come alive" subgenre, with possibly more books coming alive than any other. We begin with some musical numbers, notably the various pages of Green Pastures all ... See full summary »
Directors: Frank Tashlin, Friz Freleng | Stars: Mel Blanc, Billy Bletcher, Basin Street Boys, Dorothy Compton
Votes: 832