I, Frankenstein
Frankenstein's creature battles supernatural forces in modern times
About I, Frankenstein
Released: 2014
Platform: Hulu
Rating: PG-13
Run time: 1h 32m
Cast
Aaron Eckhart, Bill Nighy, Miranda Otto, Jai Courtney, Yvonne Strahovski
About I, Frankenstein
I, Frankenstein (2014) is a modern adaptation of Mary Shelley's classic novel "Frankenstein". The story revolves around the character of Adam, played by Aaron Eckhart - an immortal creature caught in a war between two immortal clans - the Gargoyles and Demons - in an ancient city.
Making / Production
Created on a budget of $65 million, the film was developed by Lakeshore Entertainment and distributed by Lionsgate. Director Stuart Beattie adapted the graphic novel of the same name by Kevin Grevioux, intertwining elements of horror and action.
Actors
- Aaron Eckhart: As the titular Frankenstein's Creature, Adam. Eckhart portrays the brooding and complex character with heavy emotion and a physically demanding performance.
- Bill Nighy: He plays the role of Naberius, the sinister demon prince. Nighy brings his usual touch of elegant menace to the role.
- Yvonne Strahovski: Playing Terra, a scientist who unwittingly becomes embroiled in the immortals' conflict. Her performance adds a human touch to the high-stakes narrative.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- The movie is based upon the graphic novel "I, Frankenstein" by Kevin Grevioux, who also co-wrote the screenplay.
- The movie was shot entirely in Melbourne, Australia.
- "I, Frankenstein" was the first film to be released in the IMAX format in 2014.
Quotes
- "I, descender of the demon horde. I, my father's son. I...Frankenstein."
- "I was cast into being in the winter of 1795. A living corpse without a soul, stitched, jolted, bludgeoned back to life by the hands of a murdering hypocrite."
- "I think your boss is a demon prince."
Music, Soundtrack
- "Misgiving" by BY MAKER
- "Trouble" by Johnny Lang
- "Long, Long Time Ago" by Javier Navarrete
About I, Frankenstein
Frankenstein's creature caught in a war between gargoyles and demons, struggles for his own identity and the survival of humanity.