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    Mary Shelley's Frankenstein

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    Certificate: 15
    Running Time: 123 Mins
    Retail Price: £18.00
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    Content Type: Movie

    Synopsis:
    BE WARNED… IT’S ALIVE!

    Kenneth Branagh leads an all-star cast including Robert De Niro, Helena Bonham Carter, Tom Hulce, Ian Holm, John Cleese and Aidan Quinn in his definitive cinematic version of Mary Shelley’s classic tale of gothic terror.

    At the turn of the 19th century, visionary scientist Victor Frankenstein (Kenneth Branagh) embarks on an obsessive quest to conquer the mysteries of human mortality. But his hubristic bid to create life out of death goes hideously wrong, and succeeds only in begetting a deformed monster (Robert De Niro). Horrified by what he has wrought, the scientist attempts to destroy his creation, but fails. Rejected by his creator and shunned by the world of man, the tormented creature swears vengeance against Frankenstein and his family. As the monster begins to enact his murderous revenge, Victor must face a terrible reckoning with the tragic consequences of attempting to play God.

    Mary Shelley's seminal novel is one of the most adapted books of all time, and this retelling faithfully goes back to the original source, lushly transforming the story's twin themes of love and death into a darkly operatic gothic romance. Unlike many versions of Shelley's novel, Branagh's adaptation understands that Frankenstein's misbegotten creation is as pitiable as he is monstrous, and never loses sight of the human tragedy lying at the core of its horrific tale. Filled with sweeping, atmospheric visuals and powerfully emotional performances from an award-winning ensemble of acting talent, Mary Shelley's Frankenstein stands as a landmark interpretation of this enduring masterpiece.

    Special Features:
    SPECIAL EDITION CONTENTS

    New 4K restoration from the original camera negatives by Sony Pictures Entertainment
    High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation
    Original uncompressed stereo audio and DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround audio
    Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
    Brand new audio commentary by film historians Michael Brooke and Johnny Mains
    Brand new interview with composer Patrick Doyle
    Brand new interview with costume designer James Acheson
    Brand new interview with make-up designer Daniel Parker

    Mary Shelley and The Creation of a Monster, a brand new documentary featurette on the origins and evolution of the Frankenstein story, featuring Gothic specialists David Pirie, Jonathan Rigby and Stephen Volk

    Dissecting Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, a brand new featurette with David Pirie, Jonathan Rigby and Stephen Volk on the differences between the novel and Kenneth Branagh’s screen adaptation

    Frankenstein: A Liberal Adaptation from Mrs. Shelley’s Famous Story for Edison Production (1910): The first screen adaptation of Shelley’s story in a 2K restoration by the Library of Congress, with music by Donald Sosin

    Original trailers

    Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Laz Marquez

    FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing by Jon Towlson and Amy C. Chambers

    Related Websites:
    https://www.arrowfilms.com/blu-ray/mary-shelley-s-frankenstein/13624447.html

    Directed By:
    Kenneth Branagh

    Starring:
    Kenneth Branagh
    Robert De Niro
    Helena Bonham Carter
    Tom Hulce
    Ian Holm
    John Cleese
    Aidan Quinn

    Distributor:
    Arrow Video

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