Frankenstein(2015 film)

This article is about the 2015 adaptation starring Carrie-Anne Moss and Danny Huston. For the 2015 theatrical adaptation starring James McAvoy and Daniel Radcliffe, seeVictor Frankenstein (film).

Frankensteinis a 2015 Americanscience fictionhorror filmwritten and directed byBernard Rose.It is a modernised adaptation ofMary Shelley's 1818 novelFrankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus.The film is told fromthe monster's point of view, as he is created, escapes into the modern world, and learns about the dark side of humanity.

Frankenstein
Theatrical poster
Directed by	Bernard Rose
Written by	Bernard Rose
Based on	Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus 1818 novel byMary Shelley
Produced by	Christian Angermayer Gabriela Bacher Mohammed Hans Dastmaltchi Klemens Hallmann Elisa Lleras Jennifer Holliday Morrison Yasin Qureshi
Starring	Xavier Samuel Carrie-Anne Moss Tony Todd Maya Erskine Danny Huston
Cinematography	Candace Higgins
Music by	Halli Cauthery
Production companies	Bad Badger Summerstorm Entertainment Eclectic Pictures
Distributed by	Alchemy
Release dates	April 12, 2015(2015-04-12)(Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival) September 21, 2015(2015-09-21)
Running time	89 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

Plot

Victor Frankenstein(Danny Huston) and his wife,Elizabeth(Carrie-Anne Moss), are scientists who bring to life Adam, a fully-grown, handsome young man (Xavier Samuel) with the mind of an infant. Adam's cells fail to replicate correctly, and he soon developsdeformitieson his face and body. Dr. Frankenstein attempts toeuthanizehis creation with lethal injections, but Adam thrashes and screams as the chemicals surge through his body. Victor then chokes him. Later, two scientists attempt to dissect an apparently dead Adam, but he regains consciousness and kills both scientists.

Adam escapes into a nearby forest and lives byscavenging.He adopts a friendlystray dogwith which he travels to the city. In a park, he meets a little girl (Mckenna Grace) and they play a game of throwing sticks into a lake. Adam, still thinking that it is a game, picks up the girl and throws her into the water, as well. She starts to drown, so he jumps in and saves her. When he brings her to shore, however, two policemen try to arrest him and shoot his barking dog to death. Adam assaults one officer and kills the other for killing his dog. Avigilantemob then chases Adam down while calling him a monster.

Adam is taken to a police station, where he is put into astraitjacket.When officers ask his name, Adam replies with "Monster", using the name the mob used for him, the same name he would use for himself in all social interactions. Almost completely nonverbal, he gives them Elizabeth's identification badge and calls her his mom. Elizabeth is brought to the station and denies knowing Adam, effectively abandoning him.

Two vengeful policemen drive Adam to an empty lot, beat him, and shoot him in the head, but he survives, awakens hours later, and wanders until he meets Eddie, ablind,homelessman (Tony Todd). Recognizing a childlike soul, Eddie kindly takes Adam under his wing. Adam's deformities worsen, but he continues to learn about the world and his ability to speak improves.

Sometime later, Eddie convinces a friendlyprostitutenamed Wanda (Maya Erskine) to take Adam to a hotel to have sex with him, but Wanda insists that he shower first. After he emerges from the shower, Wanda realizes how extensive his deformities are, so tries to leave. Distraught, Adam snaps her spine while trying to prevent her from leaving. Eddie, having heard Wanda's screams, enters the room and discovers that she is dead. He then angrily beats Adam with his cane. Adam ends up accidentally killing Eddie, as well.

Feeling hopeless and angry, he uses the GPS on Wanda's phone to guide him to the Frankensteins' residence. While walking along a highway, Adam encounters two police officers, one of them being Officer Banks, the same officer who shot him in the head several days earlier. The officers order Adam to stop. Instead, Adam grabs Banks' gun and shoots his partner. Banks and Adam recognize each other and Adam shoots Banks in the head.

Adam encounters the Frankensteins after arriving at their luxurious home. Adam attacks Victor, but Elizabeth calms him down. They show Adam his true origins and tell him that they named him Adam. He is angry to learn that he was created by the Frankensteins and that Victor was already attempting to replace him with another artificially created human. While Adam is distracted, Victor knocks him down and injects him with a sedative. Victor then attempts todecapitatehim with a surgical handsaw while he is unconscious. Elizabeth tries to stop Victor by hitting him with a metal tray. Victor then swings the saw at her and accidentally slices her neck open. Victor flees and Elizabeth quicklybleeds to death.

Adam takes Elizabeth's body into the nearby woods. He solemnly builds a large fire which he uses toimmolateboth Elizabeth and himself. While engulfed in flames, he cries, "I am Adam!"

Cast

• Xavier SamuelasAdam
• Carrie-Anne MossasElizabeth Frankenstein
• Danny HustonasVictor Frankenstein
• Tony Toddas Eddie
• Maya Erskineas Wanda
• Mckenna Graceas Molly
• David PresslerasDr. Pretorius
• Matthew Jacobsas Dr. Marcus
• Jeff Hilliard as Officer Banks
• Jorge Luis Palloas Officer Lincoln
• Ron Roggé as Officer Woodcrock
• Rob Mars as Officer Crawford
• Mary Gallagher as Amy Johnson
• John Lacy as Mark Ruby
• Jeordie Osbourne Whiteas Skid Row Man

Release

The film premiered April 12, 2015, at the Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival, followed by the Louisiana International Film Festival on May 9, 2015. The film was released on home video on February 23, 2016.

Reception

Rotten Tomatoeshas the film at 100%, based on 10 reviews.Pat Torfe forBloody Disgustingsaid "A strong central performance by Samuel, with some great modern reimaginings of scenes from the novel that perfectly mirror the original story, make for an emotional and dramatic horror tale."Louis H.C., also writing forBloody Disgusting,said of the film, "Rarely have we seen the Modern Prometheus translated so earnestly on the big screen" and "If you're a fan of the original story or just in the mood for some stellar storytelling, give this one a shot."Gareth Jones, writing forDread Central,gave the film four and a half stars, writing, "Melodramatic at turns, Bernard Rose'sFrankensteinis nonetheless a remarkably affecting piece of filmmaking sporting some wince-inducing gore and extreme violence. "

External links

• FrankensteinatIMDb
• FrankensteinatAllMovie
• Frankensteinat theTCM Movie Database
• FrankensteinatRotten Tomatoes