Frankenstein (2004 film)
A detective hunts a serial killer in modern New Orleans.
Frankenstein is a 2004 American science fiction horror television film directed by Marcus Nispel and written by John Shiban. It aired on the USA Network on October 5, 2004, and was intended as a pilot for an ongoing series. The film stars Parker Posey as a police detective pursuing a serial killer in present-day New Orleans.
Quick Facts
- Genre
- Science fiction; Horror
- Based on
- Frankenstein, Mary Shelley
- Writer
- John Shiban
- Director
- Marcus Nispel
- Starring
- Parker Posey
- Vincent Perez
- Thomas Kretschmann
- Adam Goldberg
- Ivana Miličević
- Michael Madsen
- Composer
- Normand Corbeil
- Theme music
- Angelo Badalamenti
- Country
- United States
Facts from the source article.
Premise
While investigating a serial killer who mutilates and removes the internal organs of victims, New Orleans police detectives Carson O'Conner and Michael Sloane discover that Victor Frankenstein, now calling himself Victor Helios, is still alive. He has created genetically-engineered creatures to build a legion to overthrow humanity. His first creation, the original monster now named Deucalion, seeks to kill his creator.
Reception
Sloan Freer of Radio Times gave the film two stars, noting that the ultra-stylised visuals create an air of brooding menace but cannot compensate for patchy plotting and an unsatisfying finale. Brian Lowry of Variety praised the striking imagery and distinctive look, adding that while the climax is disappointing, the brisk story leaves room to speculate about a potential series.
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