Jesús Franco resurrects the Frankenstein myth with erotic obsessions and nocturnal escapades.
LUST FOR FRANKENSTEIN
Moira Frankenstein, the grand-daughter of noted mad scientist Dr. Frankenstein, has become obsessed with the work of her ancestor and she decides to pick up the family business where he left off.
Lust for Frankenstein is a 1998 Spain/USA horror film directed by Jesús Franco about Moira Frankenstein, who revives her family's legacy by creating a female creature with insatiable desires.
Synopsis
- Director
- Jesús Franco
- Writers
- Jesús Franco, Kevin Collins
- Release
- 1998
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Country
- Spain, United States of America
- Language
- English
- Genres
- Horror
- Also Known As
- Lady Frankenstein
Why Cult
Directed by Jesús Franco, a legend of European cult cinema, this film delivers his signature blend of surrealism, sexuality, and shock.
This isn’t your high school Frankenstein—expect erotic encounters and a monster whose cravings are just as unorthodox as her creator’s.
Michelle Bauer and Lina Romay headline as the creature and her creator, bringing a notorious Euro-sleaze pedigree to the mad science.
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Questions from the Vault
What is Lust for Frankenstein about? +
Lust for Frankenstein follows Moira Frankenstein as she continues her ancestor's experiments and creates a female creature with a voracious sexual appetite, leading to a series of erotic and supernatural entanglements.
When was Lust for Frankenstein released? +
Lust for Frankenstein was released in 1998.
Who directed Lust for Frankenstein? +
Jesús Franco directed Lust for Frankenstein.
How long is Lust for Frankenstein? +
Lust for Frankenstein has a runtime of 82 minutes.
What genre is Lust for Frankenstein? +
Lust for Frankenstein is a horror film.
Where can I watch Lust for Frankenstein? +
Lust for Frankenstein is available to stream on SassyFlix.
