Review: Frankenstein’s Legacy
By William Pattison
For Horror Bob's Blog
This time I’m going back to my Gothic horror roots with the
2024 retro horror film, Frankenstein’s Legacy.
Over the course of 100 years, Victor Frankenstein's diary
has been stolen at knife-point, traded in back alleys, and chased by a shadowy
cabal who would see it destroyed. Now, it's in the hands of Millicent Browning
a gifted scientist, as she searches obsessively for a cure for her husband's
degenerative illness.
I royally loved this film and honestly believe this is one
of the few honest to goodness sequel to the original story of Doctor
Frankenstein and his unfortunate creature. This film actually begins at the end
of Mary Shelley’s tale and brilliantly expands on what happens to Victor’s
diary after his death.
This film reminds me of the brilliant Baron Frankenstein
films from the late 60s early 70s from Hammer films. The atmosphere and use of
the limited is all there along with the good character building and plot work.
Even the acting is well done. Of course, because this is a 2024 film there is a
smidgen of “THE MESSAGE” in here, but it is barely perceptible.
All in all of you are a fan of good old Gothic/ Hammer style
horror this film will be a long awaited treat. Savor it.
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