Frankenstein Unbound_
"Classic terror is now state-of-the-art shock."
The ultimate weapon, claimed to be safe for mankind, produces global side-effects including time slides and disappearances. The scientist behind the project and his car are zapped from the year 2031 to 1817 in Switzerland where he meets Dr. Victor Frankenstein, Mary Shelley and others.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Box office
Frankenstein Unbound earned $335K against a $11.5M budget.
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Year context
Frankenstein Unbound was released 36 years ago in 1990.
CAST (16)
John Hurt
Dr. Joe Buchanan / Narrator (voice)
Raúl Juliá
Dr. Victor Frankenstein
Nick Brimble
The Monster
Bridget Fonda
Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin
Jason Patric
Lord George Gordon Byron
Michael Hutchence
Percy Byshee Shelley
Catherine Rabett
Elizabeth Lavenza
Catherine Corman
Justine Moritz
WG
William Geiger
Lab Technician
Mickey Knox
General Reade
Myriam Cyr
Information Officer
Terri Treas
Buchanan's Car (voice)
CA
Cynthia Allison
Newswoman
Isabella Rocchietta
Dorrie
John Karlsen
Parson
Donald Hodson
Old Man
CREW
BOX OFFICE
$11.5M
Budget
$335K
Revenue
-97%
ROI
FLOP
Verdict
STUDIOS (2)
The Mount Company
20th Century Fox
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
85 min (1h 25m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
5.7/10 (126 votes)
Popularity
4
Budget
$11,500,000
Box Office
$334,748
Profit
$-11,165,252
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Frankenstein Unbound about?
The ultimate weapon, claimed to be safe for mankind, produces global side-effects including time slides and disappearances. The scientist behind the project and his car are zapped from the year 2031 to 1817 in Switzerland where he meets Dr. Victor Frankenstein, Mary Shelley and others.
How long is Frankenstein Unbound?
Frankenstein Unbound has a runtime of 85 minutes (1h 25m).
Who directed Frankenstein Unbound?
Frankenstein Unbound was directed by Roger Corman.
Who stars in Frankenstein Unbound?
The cast of Frankenstein Unbound includes John Hurt, Raúl Juliá, Nick Brimble, Bridget Fonda, Jason Patric.
How much did Frankenstein Unbound make at the box office?
Frankenstein Unbound earned $334,748 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $11,500,000.
What is the rating of Frankenstein Unbound?
Frankenstein Unbound has a rating of 5.7 out of 10 based on 126 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Horror
Science Fiction
KEYWORDS (2)
time travel
alternative reality