Frankenstein Created Woman

In this Hammer horror, Baron Frankenstein transfers the soul of an executed man into the body of a woman, a move that predictably results in gruesome consequences. The film stars Peter Cushing alongside Thorley Walters, delivering the classic macabre atmosphere of the studio.

Frankenstein Created Woman is a programme presented as a movie, firmly placed within the horror genre. Its title hints at a fresh take on the classic Frankenstein story, and it is catalogued as a single programme rather than an ongoing series, promising the unsettling atmosphere typical of its genre. The central plot follows Baron Frankenstein as he undertakes a grim experiment: he captures the soul of a man who has just been executed and implants that spirit into the body of a woman. This act of soul transference drives the narrative forward, leading to outcomes that are, as the description notes, predictably gruesome. The production is a Hammer horror effort, aligning it with the studio’s reputation for gothic storytelling. It features performances by Peter Cushing, who portrays the titular Baron, and Thorley Walters, who adds further depth to the cast. Their involvement situates the film within the familiar roster of Hammer’s regular talent. The story’s premise hinges on the unsettling consequences of meddling with life and death, delivering the predictable horror that Hammer audiences anticipate. By focusing on the gruesome results of the Baron’s experiment, the programme maintains a tone that is both unsettling and in keeping with the classic horror tradition it represents.