Mary Shelley's Frankenstein

The 1994 film adaptation was directed by Kenneth Branagh, who also stars as Victor Frankenstein. He stars alongside legendary actor Robert De Niro, who plays the monster.

Robert De Niro portrays the monster, a being assembled from disparate human remains. His performance focuses heavily on the intellectual and emotional awakening of the creation.

As the title suggests, the 1994 film attempts to closely adapt Mary Shelley's original novel. Kenneth Branagh's direction focuses heavily on the psychological repercussions of Victor Frankenstein's hubris.

In this 1994 adaptation, the creature is assembled by Victor Frankenstein from disparate human remains. The monster, played by Robert De Niro, struggles with his horrific origins and his creator's abandonment.