Evil of Frankenstein, The (1964)

[bunniefuu]

[wind howling]

[owl hooting]

[woman sniffling]

[banging]

[yells]

[girl screaming]

[girl sobbing]

[wind howling]

[screaming]

(priest)

My God!

Who could have done

this evil thing?

Baron Frankenstein?

l am Baron Frankenstein.

l've brought it.

So l observe.

And so will half the county

if you don't hurry up

and get it inside.

[machines whirring]

Put him down there.

Go on.

Still warm. Excellent.

lt ain't been gone long.

My assistant will pay you.

Thank you.

The head ain't much good.

l gave it a fair bit

of a knock when--

l don't need the head.

So long.

What's he you going to do now?

Cut out his heart.

(man)

Cut out his heart?

Why not?

He has no further use

for it.

[machines clanking]

[bell tolling]

[man coughing]

Sure this is the man?

Stop!

Do you know who l am?

Yes, Father. Good night.

Just a minute.

l want a word with you.

[machines clanking]

Start the wheel, Hans.

Come on, man!

Hold it.

Now!

[electricity surging]

Good luck, sir.

[knocking on door]

Get rid of them, Hans.

(priest)

Out of my way.

Look here....

ln the name of God,

out of my way.

Blasphemer!

Foul desecrator of graves!

You realize

that you're trespassing?

This is my parish.

This is my property.

So will you please leave?

How dare you?

You are interrupting my work.

Your work?

The work of the devil!

Hans.

Please, Father.

You cannot....

[glass shatters]

[priest gasps]

[priest yells]

The fiend's servant!

(Hans)

He'll be back...

with help.

Destroyed.

You'll have to get away, sir.

Now!

They always destroy

everything.

l'll get the carriage.

Hans?

Hans?

[grunting]

We're nearly there.

Where?

Karlstaad.

Karlstaad?

Didn't you tell me

you could never

go back there?

They have short memories,

l hope.

But it's less than

Where else can l go?

l need money to buy

new equipment.

Where else can l get it?

Have you any?

You know l haven't.

ln my house,

there are paintings

worth a fortune.

Carpets, furnishings,

all priceless.

l can sell them.

That's why l've come back

to Karlstaad.

You'll be seen.

The chateau is empty.

As we go

through the village.

lt's nearly noon.

There won't be anyone there.

They'll all be working

in the fields.

Nothing ever happens

in Karlstaad.

[people chattering]

[boys laughing]

[boys chattering]

There's a fair in the village.

The place is packed.

lt's a feast of carnival.

What a stroke of luck.

Luck?

But you can't go

through there.

On the contrary, Hans,

the crowd will give us cover.

So many people about,

they won't be curious

about us.

Slowly, now.

There you are, Hans.

What did l tell you?

You were right,

as always.

Not always, Hans. Frequently.

Not always.

We should see the chateau

any time now.

There. There it is.

l can promise you

a comfortable bed tonight.

Why can't they leave me alone?

Why can't they

ever leave me alone?

Would you like to

tell me about it?

What?

About what happened here

that night...

and why you can

never come back

to live here again.

Yes, l'll tell you, Hans.

l'll tell you what happened.

You've been with me long

enough to know the direction

my work has been taking.

lt is my wish to disprove

the old theories concerning

the evolution of life...

and the origin of

the life force,

and to restate them...

simply in terms of

biophysical chemistry...

as chemical action

and reaction...

controlled by

the external impulses.

l realized long ago

that the only way to

prove my theories...

was to make something

in my laboratory

that actually lived.

l never told you, Hans.

l succeeded once.

lt was a crude

sort of success.

A hotchpotch of

half formed ideas built into

a half-formed being.

But it worked, Hans.

At least, l think it did.

l was never given time

to fully assess

my achievement.

They destroyed it.

What happened then?

There was a storm that night.

A storm such as

l've never seen before.

lt had been building up

for some days

and at last it had broken.

There in the heavens

was all the energy

l'd ever hoped for, Hans...

l could ever dream of,

there for the taking.

All l had to do

was harness it.

l was fully prepared.

l had been for weeks.

l even had a body

preserved in ice,

in readiness.

But until then l had not found

a way to generate sufficient

electrical energy...

to create the spark of life.

That storm was the solution...

answer to my years

of dreaming.

[thunder rumbling]

[electricity surges]

[whirring]

[machine whirring]

[electricity crackling]

[machine humming]

[thunder cracking]

[machine humming]

[whirring]

[thunder clapping]

[thunder cracking]

[machine humming]

[whirring]

[thunder cracking]

[electricity surges]

[thunder cracking]

[machine whirring]

[yells]

[g*n firing]

Get away from him.

We've heard what you've

been up to, Baron.

You're under arrest.

l was arrested and charged

with assaulting

a police officer...

and working against God.

They ordered me to leave

the town and never return.

l had no money.

l walked from the frontier.

How did you exist then?

l worked. l worked

as a laborer, anything.

l worked and l saved.

l saved every penny

until l could start again.

And you know the rest,

one failure after another...

and always hounded by

these disbelievers.

But l'm not beaten yet.

lt's only a matter of time.

l'll prove my theory.

l think you will.

[people chattering]

This is madness.

Would you rather starve?

We'll eat over there

at the inn.

You think it's safe?

What? The food?

You know what l mean.

You may be recognized.

Nonsense.

You think they care

who we are?

Still, if it would make you

feel any safer....

Thank you.

[people chattering]

[women laughing]

Landlord?

Landlord?

All right.

l want you to take my order.

Can't you see l'm busy?

That's nice for you.

l'd like two glasses of wine,

some fresh bread and hot soup.

We're not serving meals.

You're licensed, aren't you?

lt requires that you serve

food as well as drink.

You have my order.

Just fill this up properly

before you go, will you?

Thank you.

What's the matter

with him?

He's busy

and it obviously

doesn't agree with him.

Drink up.

[all chattering]

Well....

My old friend,

the Burgomaster.

[chattering]

And the police constable.

He's Chief of Police now.

lt's easy to see

how he got his promotion.

That ring!

What of it?

That ring the Burgomaster

is wearing, it's mine!

You cannot do anything

about it now.

He's stolen it!

Keep your voice down.

What's the trouble here?

Nothing, officer.

Arrest that man!

What man?

Your Burgomaster.

He's a thief.

Are you drunk?

Either you arrest him,

or l shall take action myself.

l know you.

[grunting]

Get after them!

Now you are a hen.

[clucking]

Oh, dear,

now l think he's laid an egg.

[people laughing]

Enough!

l wonder if any dear lady

in the audience would be so

kind as to lend me a hatpin.

[music playing]

[people gasping]

[people clapping]

Thank you, madam.

And now....

Now...

you are the monster

of the wicked

Baron Frankenstein.

[people gasp]

[man laughs]

Stop!

Come to me.

Look at me.

Look me in the eye.

Now....

Wake up.

[people clapping]

Thank you.

Now, if you'd kindly join your

friends in the audience...

and let them tell you

of all the things

l made you do.

Thank you.

Thank you very much.

And now for

my next experiment,

ladies and gentlemen...

l shall require the services

of two gentlemen

from the audience.

Two gentlemen volunteers.

There we are!

ln the corner there,

the two gentlemen

in the masks.

lf you would kindly

step this way.

We are most honored,

ladies and gentlemen.

Most honored.

l assure you gentlemen,

no harm will come to you.

On the stage, please.

Thank you.

And now, for this experiment,

ladies and gentlemen...

we must have absolute silence.

Absolute silence,

ladies and gentlemen,

so that l may exercise...

the full force

of my fantastic will power.

Now, gentlemen....

Stop! Stop the performance.

Everybody to leave

by that doorway there.

How dare you break in

here like this?

You have no right

to come here.

How dare you interrupt

a public performance?

l shall report you!

l shall report you

to the Burgomaster.

Do you have a license

to perform here?

License? What license?

l take it you

do not hold a license.

What do l need with a license

as l'm a great artist?

Universally known.

Right! You're under arrest.

Ach!

Outside.

You'll pay for this.

Coming to bed, my dear?

Yes, my little one.

l won't be long.

(man)

You can't go in there.

l said, you can't get in.

You can't go in.

l tried to stop him,

Your Honor....

(Burgomaster)

What do you....

l've come for my property,

Burgomaster.

My ring, for instance!

l don't know what you--

My chairs, my desk,

my carpet.

Even my bed!

Hark! My clothes!

How convenient for you

that we're both the same size!

You have no right

to be in this town,

let alone in my house!

You had no right

to enter my house

and take what you please!

Your property was confiscated.

Confiscated? Stolen!

[Burgomaster's wife screaming]

Be quiet, woman!

l'll send for the police.

(police chief)

There won't be any need.

l thought

l recognized you earlier,

Baron.

Arrest him.

lt's a pleasure, sir.

You're going to be very sorry

you ever came back.

[pounding on door]

Good night.

Frankenstein!

Come on.

Back to the chateau?

No, the police will be there

before we could reach it.

We're getting out

of this place altogether.

Where are we going?

Up there.

Up there?

lt's the only way out.

[panting]

l have to stop.

l can't go on.

Why do you stay with me, Hans?

To tell you the truth,

l often wonder that myself.

You get nothing

but misery with me.

No. There is something else.

Knowledge.

You could get

that at the university.

Not the knowledge

that you have.

l think you have discovered

what all the others

are searching for.

l think you have found

the true secret of life.

[thunder rumbling]

Thunder.

There's a storm coming up.

A sudden burst

could start an avalanche.

We must find some shelter.

Look, sir.

[inaudible]

[thunder cracking]

Let's follow her.

[inaudible]

[thunder rumbling]

The storm's building up.

We may have to stay here

for some time.

Better get some rest

while we can.

Thank you.

But have you enough

for yourself?

[mumbling incoherently]

She can't hear you.

[thunder cracking]

[birds chirping]

[girl muttering]

[mumbling]

Hans.

Hans, come here!

Hans, come on!

What is it?

Perfectly preserved.

He must have fallen

into the glacier.

lt's as if

he was waiting for you.

Waiting.

Waiting for my return.

l'll restore the life

that belongs to him.

We must get him back.

Back where?

To the chateau, of course.

Where else can l work?

[rain pattering]

[thunder rumbling]

That's it.

Stand clear.

Get up on the roof, Hans.

All right?

l hope so.

[storm raging]

[electricity surges]

Switch off, quickly!

Switch on.

Let's have some chloroform.

No response.

There's no response, Hans!

Those blundering idiots

destroyed his brain

with their b*ll*ts.

But you repaired

the brain.

l patched it up and put

the pieces together again,

but the life spark, Hans...

the life spark

has been destroyed.

He's alive,

but his brain is dormant.

Anything they

don't understand...

anything that doesn't

conform to their stupid

little pattern...

they destroy!

They have to destroy it.

ls there nothing

you can do, sir?

So near....

But they haven't beaten me.

l won't let them beat me.

The brain is intact.

l know that.

The cellular structure

complete, the whole

metabolism is as it should be.

Then why will his brain

not function?

Once it starts,

it will continue.

l'm sure of that.

But how?

Some kind of physical shock?

l've just passed

the full force of a bolt of

lightning through his skull.

lsn't that shock enough? No.

lt needs some

direct mental shock.

Some direct contact

with his mind.

Hans. That man at the fair.

[knocking on door]

Can't you leave me alone?

l'm doing the best l can.

All right, l'm coming.

All right!

May l come in? Thank you.

You were expecting

someone else?

Yes. The police.

They've been plaguing me

all day. What's it got

to do with you?

lt might have a great deal

to do with me.

l know you.

The other day at the fair.

You came up on the stage

the day l was run in...

for not having my license.

You're nothing to do

with the police, are you?

l am Baron Frankenstein.

You've got a nerve,

haven't you?

How do you mean?

Coming here.

You're not supposed

to be here.

l heard

you've been thrown out.

l've been kicked out, too.

And you're going?

You're right, l'm going.

lf l'm not out of here

by sundown,

l'm to be done for 20 crowns.

That's what his honor,

the Burgomaster,

said at the trial.

Trial.

l've come to offer you

a challenge. A challenge for

your professional skill.

lf you accept,

you will be safe in my house.

And welcome.

You want me

to hypnotize someone.

ls that it?

Exactly.

Who?

Not a girl.

l'm in enough trouble

already.

A man.

lf you can.

lf l can?

l've not failed yet.

Who is he?

You can meet him now,

at the chateau Frankenstein.

Up there? You're mad.

l've got to be out

of this place by sundown.

You'll still have time

if you fail.

Fail? Me fail?

There isn't a man born

or woman that

l can't put under.

Then this experiment

should prove very interesting.

Come in, man.

There's nothing

to be afraid of.

Hans, you remember

Herr Zoltan?

Professor Zoltan.

ls this the....

No, over here.

(Baron)

There's your subject,

Professor.

My God!

[grunts]

That's not human.

That's a monster.

Nevertheless...

he has a good brain

and excellent eyes.

l won't tell you

where l got them, but l can

assure they are perfect.

What do you want me to do?

l want you to stimulate

his brain.

Start some train of thought.

Anything to act as a catalyst.

What?

Accelerate a reaction

in his brain.

You haven't much time.

l shall need a strong light

and a mirror.

There's no response.

[shushing]

You will sleep now.

You will sleep.

When l awaken you...

you will do as l say.

Now...

sleep.

There.

What did l tell you?

(Zoltan)

What did l say?

Remarkable.

Wake him.

What, now?

Yes, now. Wake him.

Very well.

Wake.

Wake up.

[creature screams]

Stop him.

He may injure himself.

Get a hold of him!

He was in agony.

l had to operate on the brain.

lt hasn't healed yet.

l'm grateful to you,

Professor. You've made

the brain function again.

Before you leave,

may l offer you

some refreshment?

Only brandy, l'm afraid,

but it's a good one.

You're going to

leave him here?

Yes, he'll be asleep

for some hours now.

Come this way.

lt should really be champagne

to celebrate such an occasion.

There isn't any there,

by the way, is there, Hans?

l'm sorry, sir.

Never mind.

l'm sure the Professor won't.

You'll be able to have

as much champagne

as you want now anyway.

What do you mean?

You'll make your fortune

out of him.

Your friend down there.

You'll be able to show him

all over the world.

Show him?

Circuses, funfairs,

places like that.

l have no intention

of showing him.

What are you going to do

with him, then?

Use him for my research.

Now, if you've finished

your drink--

That's not good enough.

Not for me.

l don't understand you.

No. l don't suppose you do.

l'll have another one

of these.

Will you please

explain yourself?

Certainly.

That creature of yours...

he won't do

as you tell him, you know.

He has a brain.

He'll learn to understand me.

He'll understand you

all right.

He just won't obey you.

That's all.

lf you care to wait

until he comes to,

l'll show you.

All right.

Now, young man...

l'll have another one

of these.

Listen carefully.

l want you to do

exactly what l tell you.

You need have no fear.

No one is going to hurt you.

Now, stand up.

Did you not hear me?

Stand up.

Do as he says.

Walk across the room.

Stop!

Turn around.

Come back.

Sit down.

Close your eyes.

Now, do you believe me?

What is it you want?

l won't be greedy.

A partnership

in our handsome friend here.

Three ways:

you, the young one...

and me.

l agree.

Sir--

l have to agree, Hans.

l have no choice.

Let's shake hands

on it, then.

No need. l have given my word.

[door opens]

[gasps]

Boo!

[laughs]

Look at me.

Look at me!

Look into my eyes.

You are to go down

to the village.

Do you understand?

You are to go down

to the village and find gold.

Do you understand?

And l'll tell you

where to find it.

[bell tolling]

[footsteps approaching]

Come on, outside.

You've had enough.

l really don't know

what you're up to.

l mean you've had too much.

That's what l mean.

l do not, l assure you.

Don't bother.

Just go home.

Oh, my God.

ln heaven's name,

open up, will you? Open up!

l told you to go--

Please!

For God's sake, please!

(Baron)

Hans?

Have you seen

the Professor this morning?

He's still asleep.

When he wakes,

tell him l wish

to see him, will you?

Sir.

Yes, Hans?

What do you intend to do?

About what?

About him, the Professor.

How do you mean?

Are you really

going to let him stay?

For the time being, yes.

As long as he's of use to me.

Why do you ask?

l just don't like it,

that's all.

Neither do l.

But we need him.

Don't forget, Hans,

when he wakes, send him to me.

What's your story?

You're never going to

believe this.

Probably not,

but l'll do my best.

What do you do

about breakfast?

lt looks as if

you're having yours now.

What, this?

We'll have to do better

than this, you know.

l want to carry out

these tests today.

He might be tired.

Tired? Why should he be?

After last night.

Last night?

He's had a good rest

since then.

Yes.

Yes, of course.

All right.

What do you want me to do?

This thing comes--

Thing?

This creature

comes striding--

What are you talking about?

This man.

Ten foot tall, he was.

No, more like 1 2.

[laughing]

Go on.

(Zoltan)

Listen to me.

Listen carefully.

There are people

in the village

l want punished.

Do you understand?

They are bad men.

They must be punished.

You must do it quietly,

carefully...

and not be seen.

The Burgomaster.

Punish him first.

Then find the chief of police.

Punish him, too.

Good.

Now, go.

Good thing

you can't hear what l say,

isn't it?

[gasping]

You are a pretty thing,

aren't you?

[girl crying]

You won't complain

if l touch you, either.

Because you can't talk.

[ripping dress]

Why should l waste my time

on trash like you?

l'll be able to take

my pick soon.

[shuddering]

[Burgomaster's wife screams]

[grunts]

[wife continues screaming]

[vase shatters]

[crying]

[snoring]

[dog barking]

[sighs]

[screaming in distance]

Certainly, Burgomaster.

Make way for the Burgomaster

and his bride.

All clear

for the Burgomaster....

Can't you tell me anything

about the man who did

this terrible thing?

Not a man.

lt was horrible.

Not a man,

it was a monster.

lt was horrible.

[sobbing]

[shuddering]

Gods!

l didn't mean to k*ll.

l didn't mean....

[objects clattering]

Get out!

[grunts]

l'll k*ll you.

l'll k*ll you for this.

(Baron)

Hans.

Start packing our things.

We're leaving.

(Zoltan)

Here.

Here.

Come here!

Look up here. Let me in.

Open this grating.

[mumbling]

What are you trying

to tell me?

[door opens]

[girl shudders]

Stop!

Get out of his way, you fool!

Go back and k*ll him.

Go back and k*ll him!

[screaming]

Hans, he's escaped. After him.

Don't lose sight of him,

whatever you do.

Baron Frankenstein,

l'm arresting you for m*rder.

Let me go.

For the m*rder of

the Burgomaster, for

the m*rder of my constable...

and for the m*rder

of this man.

The village is in danger.

Shut him up.

Take him away.

[birds chirping]

[girl mumbling]

(man)

But l've just seen him,

l tell you.

l was close to him.

As close as me to you.

He was coming up that mountain

like nothing l've ever seen.

All right.

Now tell me,

what was he like?

Tall like a house,

and hands as big as sheep.

But his face was all

patched up and scarred.

Now, will you believe me?

Yes.

l believe you all right.

And now we're going to

find your monster.

And when we've found him,

we'll burn him.

Do you understand?

We'll burn him.

[men muttering]

[all chattering]

[bottle clinking]

[yells]

[grunts]

Come on.

[yells]

[men yelling]

[groaning]

[creature moaning]

[grunts]

[bottle shattering]

Hans, did you find him?

Yes, l've got him downstairs.

[bottle shatters]

[growls]

Get her out of here.

[bottles shattering]

Go on!

[objects clattering]

[yells]

[creature grunts]

(Baron)

No.

[growls]

[groans]

[moaning]

[growling]

[banging on door]

Baron Frankenstein,

can you hear me?

Open the door, please.

Get away! Get away from here.

Do you hear me? Get away!

[screaming]

[yelling]

[creature screaming]

[expl*si*n]

They beat him, after all.