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Jesús Franco's erotic twist on Frankenstein stitches together lust, legacy, and late-night assignations.

LUST FOR FRANKENSTEIN

1998 · 1h 22m · NR · Horror · IMDB TMDB

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.

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What is Lust for Frankenstein about?

Lust for Frankenstein is a 1998 Spain/USA horror film directed by Jesús Franco about Moira Frankenstein, the granddaughter of Dr. Frankenstein, who creates a female creature with a voracious sexual appetite.

Programmer's Pick

Only Jesús Franco would turn Frankenstein’s monster into a libidinous femme fatale. If your taste runs to the erotic, the bizarre, and the cheerfully transgressive, Lust for Frankenstein is your kind of monster mash.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Jesús Franco reimagines the Frankenstein mythos with an erotic, dreamlike spin in Lust for Frankenstein. Moira Frankenstein, determined to revive her infamous family legacy, crafts a female creature in her ancestor's tradition. But this is no ordinary monster—she’s endowed with desires as intense and unconventional as her creator’s. Their charged relationship grows complicated when Moira discovers her creation slipping away for amorous encounters across the spectrum. Drenched in Euro-horror atmosphere and laced with softcore exploitation, the film weaves themes of obsession, sexuality, and inheritance into a cult-horror tapestry.

Details & Specs

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

Cast & Crew

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Director: Jesús Franco Writers: Jesús Franco +1 more
Michelle Bauer Michelle Bauer Goddess - The Creature Lina Romay Lina Romay Moira Frankenstein Analía Ivars Analía Ivars Abigail Amber Newman Amber Newman Stripper CS Carlos Subterfuge Frankensteins Geist Robert King Robert King Cyrus RS Rachel Sheppard Mora Pedro Temboury Pedro Temboury Carlitos BM Bill Meelater Woodchopper AC Alex Cox Mario the Gardener

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Why Cult

Franco Eroticism

Jesús Franco infuses Mary Shelley's tale with his signature blend of sex, surrealism, and Euro-horror flair.

Female Monster Reimagined

The classic Frankenstein’s monster returns as a female creation with a sexual appetite as fierce as her creator’s.

Softcore Exploitation

Nudity, lesbian encounters, and explicit eroticism define this film’s boundary-pushing interpretation of horror.

Cult Cast

Featuring Lina Romay and Michelle Bauer, the film brings together Eurocult icons for a decadent monster tale.

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Threat File

Trigger

Moira creates a female creature

Threat

Creature with uncontrollable sexual appetites

Effect

Unleashes chaos through lustful nocturnal encounters

Setting

Frankenstein estate

Questions from the Vault

Who directed Lust for Frankenstein? +

Lust for Frankenstein was directed by Jesús Franco.

When was Lust for Frankenstein released? +

Lust for Frankenstein was released in 1998.

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.

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