

The Frankenstein Theory (2013)
Overview
When he is suspended from his university job for his outlandish ideas, Professor John Venkenheim leads a documentary film crew to the rim of the Arctic Circle in a desperate effort to vindicate his academic reputation. His theory: Mary Shelley's ghastly story, "Frankenstein," is, in fact, a work of non-fiction disguised as fantasy. In the vast, frozen wilderness, Venkenheim and his team search for the legendary monster, a creature mired in mystery and drenched in blood. What they find is an unspeakable truth more terrifying than any fiction...a nightmare from which there is no waking.
Where to watch The Frankenstein Theory
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| United States | Philo, Hoopla, YouTube Free, Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| Australia | — | Fetch TV | Fetch TV |
| Germany | Galactic Stream | Apple TV, YouTube | Apple TV, YouTube |
| Sweden | Amazon Prime Video | Blockbuster, SF Anytime, Amazon Video | Blockbuster, SF Anytime, Amazon Video |
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What is The Frankenstein Theory about?
When he is suspended from his university job for his outlandish ideas, Professor John Venkenheim leads a documentary film crew to the rim of the Arctic Circle in a desperate effort to vindicate his academic reputation. His theory: Mary Shelley's ghastly story, "Frankenstein," is, in fact, a work of non-fiction disguised as fantasy. In the vast, frozen wilderness, Venkenheim and his team search for the legendary monster, a creature mired in mystery and drenched in blood. What they find is an unspeakable truth more terrifying than any fiction...a nightmare from which there is no waking. The Frankenstein Theory is a Horror, Science Fiction movie, released on 2013-03-01, runtime 87 minutes.
Is The Frankenstein Theory worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Frankenstein Theory 4.4 out of 10 from 84 ratings. Reviews are mixed.
Where can I watch The Frankenstein Theory?
In the United States, The Frankenstein Theory is free to watch on Philo, Hoopla and YouTube Free and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 3 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Andrew Weiner
Cast
- Heather Stephens as Vicky Stephens
- Kris Lemche as Jonathan Venkenhein
- Eric Zuckerman as Eric
- Brian Henderson as Brian
- Timothy V. Murphy as Karl McCallion
- Luke Geissbühler as Luke Hill
- Joe Egender as Clarence Malusky
- Christine Lakin as Annie
- Leland White as Angry Pedestrian
- Haydyn Foster as Girl
- Roger W. Morrissey as The Creature
- Dawn Wiercinski as Hotel Clerk
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