Some might yearn for the action and spectacle of earlier Hammer fare, but a solid script, a great cast, and handsome production values ensure that Hammer’s Frankenstein saga comes to a stylish end.

Taking a well-trodden story and producing a thoughtful and wistful spin on the idea.

Were it not for the odd moment of slapstick, the notions of playing god and of psychological torture and of uncontrollable rage would be genuinely terrifying.

The appearance of the monster is one of the weakest points of the film, although very interesting situations are proposed with it. [Full Review in Spanish]