Frankenstein’s monster falls under the spell of a rival alchemist in Jesús Franco’s sex-drenched horror.
THE EROTIC RITES OF FRANKENSTEIN
Dr. Frankenstein is left for dead in the woods. His daughter, Dr. Vera Frankenstein, hunts for his attacker: Dr. Cagliostro, a mad scientist who’s created a race of human-animal hybrids.
Quick Answer
The Erotic Rites of Frankenstein is a 1973 Spanish-French horror film directed by Jesús Franco about Dr. Frankenstein’s creation being seized by the sinister Cagliostro, who plans to use the monster to breed a master race.
Programmer's Pick
Jesús Franco lets his freak flag fly with a blend of gothic horror and unapologetic eroticism—expect as much female nudity as mad science. Cagliostro’s control over the monster is pure pulp, and the sex horror trappings make this a cult classic for those who like their Frankenstein stories with extra lashes.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Details & Specs
- Director
- Jesús Franco
- Writers
- Jesús Franco, Mary Shelley
- Release
- 1973
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Country
- Spain, France
- Language
- French, English
- Genres
- Horror
- Also Known As
- La Malediction de Frankenstein, The Erotic Adventures of Frankenstein, The Erotic Rites of Frankenstein, Das Blutgericht der gequälten Frauen, Dr. Frankensteins Todesfluch, The Erotic Experiences of Frankenstein, The Rites of Frankenstein, Les expériences érotiques de Frankenstein, The Curse of Frankenstein, Original title: La maldición de Frankenstein
Cast & Crew
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Why Cult
Eroticism and horror collide in a feverish mix of nudity, orgies, and perverse science.
Cagliostro takes the reins as a new breed of antagonist, controlling the monster for his own twisted goals.
Dr. Vera Frankenstein steps up in her father’s stead, adding a gender-flipped twist to classic horror roles.
Jesús Franco’s direction ensures plenty of bizarre flourishes, from hypnotism to animal-human hybrids.
Scene Gallery
Threat File
Dr. Frankenstein and Morpho’s deaths
Cagliostro’s control of the monster
Plans to breed a master race using the monster
Castles and laboratories
Questions from the Vault
Who directed The Erotic Rites of Frankenstein? +
Jesús Franco directed The Erotic Rites of Frankenstein.
How long is The Erotic Rites of Frankenstein? +
The film runs 94 minutes.
What genre is The Erotic Rites of Frankenstein? +
It is a horror film.
Where can I watch The Erotic Rites of Frankenstein? +
You can watch The Erotic Rites of Frankenstein on SassyFlix.
How does Cagliostro control Frankenstein’s monster? +
Cagliostro seizes the newly animated monster and uses his own powers to command it, intending to have it mate and create a master race.
What is Dr. Vera Frankenstein’s role in the story? +
She is Dr. Frankenstein’s daughter who hunts for his attacker and becomes a key player in the struggle against Cagliostro.
