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The Frankencast
The Frankencast is a podcast about Frankenstein, and so much more. Join Anthony Bowman and Eric Velazquez every week as they discuss one Frankenstein movie, recapping the plot, analyzing the cultural relevance, and obsessing over Spinning Science Wheels and Flappy Bats. And just generally having a lot of fun along the way.
Episodes
The Frankencast40. Patchwork (2015) dir. Tyler MacIntyre
Welcome to our internal monologue! Have a seat, grab a hammer, and try not to murder TOO many frat bros. Join us as we get political about donuts and emotional…
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39. Frankenstein (1973) prod. Dan Curtis/dir. Glenn Jordan
This week, we're getting back to a more traditional Frankenstein story! There's no flappy bats or science wheels, but we do have the most lovable Creature yet…
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38. Blackenstein: The Black Frankenstein (1973) dir. William A. Levey
It's Blaxploitation time, baby! This week we're joined by the brilliant Don Bacon to discuss this Frankenstein-themed knock-off of Blacula, that features one…
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BONUS: A Conversation with Paul Serino (author, The Disturbingly Difficult Book of Frankenstein Trivia series)
In today's very special episode, we sit down with Paul Serino, the author of The Disturbingly Difficult Book of Universal Frankenstein Trivia and The…
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37. Monster Brawl (2011) dir. Jesse Thomas Cook
Welcome to the Monster Brawl, sports fiends! This week we're watching monsters from all over the globe (and maybe all over the timeline) as they wrestle for no…
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36. Santo & Blue Demon vs. Dr. Frankenstein (1974) dir. Miguel M. Delgado
Hola, amigos! This week we attempt the ill-advised experiment of watching a movie in Spanish with no subtitles, and we managed to follow along better than we…
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35. Santo vs. Frankenstein's Daughter (1972) dir. Miguel M. Delgado
This week we're continuing to explore our newfound obsession with The Man in the Silver Mask, Santo! Join us as we spend all our money on an owl, research why…
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34. Santo & Blue Demon vs. the Monsters (1970) dir. Gilberto Martínez Solares
Hola, amigos! It's time to take a trip to Mexico and jump in the ring. Join everyone's favorite wrestler as he faces an absurd rogues' gallery of monsters…
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33. Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives (1986) dir. Tom McLoughlin
It's Friday the 13th, and Franken-Jason is here to crash RVs and splatterpaint an entire room with your blood... and he's all outta RVs! Join us as we drink…
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32. ReAgitator: Revenge of the Parody (2017) dir. Dylan Mars Greenberg
It's time to take a trip to Tromaville, baby! This week we're talking about a parody of a horror movie... or maybe even multiple horror movies. Join us as we…
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31. Herbert West: Re-Animator (2017) dir. Ivan Zuccon
It's Re-Animator, Italian Style! Join us in the Dark Place for our rowdiest episode yet as we dig into a timeline as muddy as Herbert West's favorite drowning…
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30. Beyond Re-Animator (2003) dir. Brian Yuzna
Don't be dubious, just go for it, way Beyond Re-Animator. Join us as we talk about cannibal confessions, overdosing on re-agent, and the heartwarming story of…
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29. Bride of Re-Animator (1990) dir. Brian Yuzna
It's time for the Re-Animator to take (or make) a Bride! Join us as we discuss our plans to buy a mortuary, what happens when you let Herbert West (and…
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28. Re-Animator (1985) dir. Stuart Gordon
It's Re-Animator Month, baby! Join us as we go back to our alma mater, Miskatonic University, get details on dead cat, geek out about Barbara Crampton, and…
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27. Young Frankenstein (1974) dir. Mel Brooks
This week we're puttin' on the ritz with Froderick and Eyegore! Join us (and make sure to walk this way) as we meet Abby Normal, go for a roll in the hay, and…
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26. Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (1994) dir. Kenneth Branagh
*Record Scratch* *Freeze-Frame* You're probably wondering how I ended up on this dog sled out in the Arctic. Well, it's a long story... Join us this week as…
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25. Flesh For Frankenstein (1973) dir. Paul Morrissey
Andy Warhol Presents The Frankencast! Put on your finest Serbian nasum and join us as we get super weird IN 3D! This week we're discussing flirtatious…
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24. The Monster Squad (1987) dir. Fred Dekker
In a hundred years, in the darkest night, the forces of evil come out to fight. The amulet they must destroy or spend forever in its darkest void. Who can stop…
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BONUS: A Conversation with Donald F. Glut
It's finally here, fiends. Join us as we sit down for a chat with the writer and director of Tales of Frankenstein, Donald F. Glut! This was so much fun, and…
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23. Tales of Frankenstein (2018) dir. Donald F. Glut
Welcome to the Glutiverse, baby! This week we're talking Tales of Frankenstein, a wildly entertaining anthology with 4 (you guessed it) tales of Frankenstein…
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BONUS: Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022) dir. David Blue Garcia
Well, it looks like even your resident Frankenstein nerds had to weigh in on this new Texas Chainsaw movie. Join us for this quick chat where we talk about…
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22. Tales of Frankenstein (1958) dir. Curt Siodmak
It's Frankenstein speedrun time! Join us as we mourn the Frankenstein TV show that never was, talk about old salsa commercials, and discover that the best way…
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21. Frankenstein and the Monster From Hell (1974) dir. Terence Fisher
It's time to say goodbye to Peter Cushing, our grimly determined aristocratic Baron Frankenstein, and he's going out with a bang in this weird and wonderful…
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20. The Horror of Frankenstein (1970) dir. Jimmy Sangster
This isn't your father's Victor Frankenstein. He's younger, sexier, and with 100% more emo hair than Peter Cushing. But he's still kind of a jerk. And he's…
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BONUS: Boris Karloff: The Man Behind The Monster (2022) dir. Thomas Hamilton
It's a Very Special Episode! Shudder just added this new Boris Karloff documentary, so you know your Horror Hosts were going to have to talk about it. But this…
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19. Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed (1969) dir. Terence Fisher
**CONTENT WARNING** This film contains a scene of sexual assault, which we discuss in the episode. Another week, another Hammer interpretation of Victor…
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18. Frankenstein Created Woman (1967) dir. Terence Fisher
Dr. Frankenstein says Trans Rights! This week we discuss the Hammer Frankenstein film with a bit of a trans narrative, which is surprisingly not too…
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17. The Evil of Frankenstein (1964) Freddie Francis
Uh-oh, fiends! Looks like we got some Universal in our Hammer Horror. Things are getting weird. This week we're talking about how to drag a body through a…
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16. The Revenge of Frankenstein (1958) dir. Terence Fisher
Frankenstein's back, and he's out for Revenge! This week we discuss clever name changes, the return of the Spinning Science Wheel, and the importance of…
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15. The Curse of Frankenstein (1957) dir. Terence Fisher
It's Hammer Time, fiends! Join us as we begin our dive into Hammer's Frankenstein series. We're discussing the British horror-to-Star Wars pipeline, frenemy…
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14. Why Frankenstein?
It's a Very Special Episode of the Frankencast. This week, we're talking about why we're personally so drawn to the Frankenstein story. Also, why our culture…
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13. "Frankie's Holiday" (2016) dir. Lance Acord
Happy Holidays, fiends! We're taking a brief commercial break this week to spend Christmas with Frankenstein. Get out your iPhones and heat up the tea kettle…
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12. Mad Mad Mad Monsters (1972) dir. Arthur Rankin Jr. & Jules Bass
Happy Holidays, fiends! We're three times as mad about this animated sequel, and with good reason. Join us as we discuss collecting monster autographs, staying…
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11. Mad Monster Party? (1967) dir. Jules Bass
The holiday season is upon us, fiends! And you know what that means: time for your hosts to ruin your childhood with beloved claymation figures who love toxic…
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10. The War of the Gargantuas (1966) dir. Ishiro Honda
Here we end our two-part look at Toho's version of Frankenstein. Meet Sanda (aka The Brown One) and Gaira (aka The Green One) and watch as they smash stuff…
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9. Frankenstein Conquers the World (1965) dir. Ishiro Honda
Goodbye Universal, hello Toho! This week we're watching the first of their two Frankenstein kaiju films, Frankenstein Conquers the World (aka Frankenstein Vs…
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8. Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948) dir. Charles Barton
Here we conclude the story of Frankenstein, according to Universal Studios. Join us as we follow Chick and Wilbur through the trap door, plug the Monster into…
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7. House of Dracula (1945) dir. Erle C. Kenton
The Monster Rally continues with the gloriously chaotic 7th (and final "serious") film in Universal's Frankenstein series. Join us as we discuss the world's…
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6. House of Frankenstein (1944) dir. Erle C. Kenton
Last week Frankenstein met the Wolf Man, and this week he absolutely does not meet Dracula. Join us as we welcome Boris Karloff back into the Frankenstein fold…
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HALLOWEEN BONUS: "Monster Mash" (1962) Bobby "Boris" Pickett
Happy Halloween, fiends! Join us for a spooky bonus mini-episode, without a doubt our silliest to date. We discuss the best way to recreate the sound of…
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5. Frankenstein Meets The Wolf Man (1943) dir. Roy William Neill
This week Frankenstein meets the Wolf Man, and just wait til you see how they break the ice! Join us as we too meet Larry Talbot, our furry friend who is just…
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4. The Ghost of Frankenstein (1942) dir. Erle C. Kenton
Join us as we look at the fourth installment in Universal's Frankenstein series. This week we discuss the ins and outs of brain science, the titular ghost of…
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3. Son of Frankenstein (1939) dir. Rowland V. Lee
Continuing our look at Universal's Frankenstein series, we discuss Son of Frankenstein. Here we finally meet Ygor, say goodbye to Boris Karloff as the Monster…
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2. Bride of Frankenstein (1935) dir. James Whale
Continuing the Universal Frankenstein series, we discuss one of the best sequels in film history, horror or otherwise. Join us as the Creature searches for a…
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1. Frankenstein (1931) dir. James Whale
Of course we were going to start our deep dive into the world of Frankenstein-inspired culture by looking at the movie that really jump-started the movement…
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Frankencast Trailer
The Official Trailer for The Frankencast. Coming October 1st, join us each week as we talk about one interpretation of the Frankenstein story. We're starting…