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Also known as Black Frankenstein, Blackenstein: The Black Frankenstein, Blackenstein the Black Frankenstein, William Levey's Blackenstein

Blackenstein (also known as Black Frankenstein on its theatrical release poster and whose actual on-screen title is Blackenstein the Black Frankenstein) is a 1973 American blaxploitation horror film directed by William A. Levey, and starring John Hart, Ivory Stone, Andrea King, Roosevelt Jackson, Joe De Sue, Nick Bolin and Liz Renay. It is loosely based on Mary Shelley's 1818 novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus. Released on August 3, 1973, it was made in an attempt to cash in on the success of Blacula; released the previous year by American International Pictures. However, Blackenste

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Eddie is a Vietnam veteran who loses his arms and legs when he steps on a land mine, but a brilliant surgeon is able to attach new limbs. Unfortunately, an insanely jealous assistant (who has fallen in love with Eddie's fiancée) switches Eddie's DNA injections, transforming him into a gigantic killer.

Released: 1973-08-0387 minDir: William A. LeveyScience Fiction, Action, Horror

Cast

  • John Hart as Dr. Stein
  • Ivory Stone as Dr. Winifred Walker
  • Joe De Sue as Eddie Turner
  • Roosevelt Jackson as Malcomb
  • Andrea King as Eleanor
  • Nick Bolin as Bruno Strager

Themes

  • vietnam veteran
  • monster
  • experiment
  • laboratory
  • blaxploitation cinema
  • scientist

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Ratings

IMDb

3.5/10

1,638 votes

Year
1973
Runtime
78 min
Genres
Horror, Sci-Fi

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
film
Country of origin
United States
Original language
English language
Cast member
Liz Renay
Duration
87
FilmAffinity ID
315250
Distribution format
video on demand
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publication date
1973-01-01
title
Blackenstein
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