Victor Frankenstein (film)
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| Directed by | Paul McGuigan |
| Written by | Max Landis |
| Based on | Frankenstein by Mary Shelley |
| Produced by | John Davis |
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| Cinematography | Fabian Wagner |
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| Music by | Craig Armstrong |
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| Distributed by | 20th Century Fox |
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Running time | 110 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $40 million |
| Box office | $34.2 million |
Victor Frankenstein is a 2015 American science fantasy horror film directed by Paul McGuigan, based on a screenplay by Max Landis. Inspired by Mary Shelley's 1818 novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus, the film stars Daniel Radcliffe, James McAvoy, Jessica Brown Findlay, Andrew Scott, and Charles Dance.
Told from Igor's perspective, the film follows his transformation from a mistreated circus performer to the assistant of Victor Frankenstein, as they push the boundaries of science in a quest to create life.
Victor Frankenstein was released in the United States on November 25, 2015, by 20th Century Fox. It received generally negative reviews from critics and grossed $34.2 million worldwide against a production budget of $40 million.