Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein is the seminal horror novel. Sure, you might like other literary classics better, though the brute monster of Shelley’s classic is almost singularly responsible for the horror genre as we know it today. There is no horror without Frankenstein. I even looked it up. Second only to Dracula (go figure), Shelley’s novel is the most-adapted work of literature ever. That’s a lot of Frankenstein. I’m not complaining, either. It’s one of my favorite stories, so bring it on. Resurrect this story again and again.
The sheer humanity no doubt accounts for its endurance. It’s why the general rhythms lend themselves so well to teen romance (Lisa Frankenstein) or stop-motion tearjerkers
(Frankenweenie). The series Penny Dreadful remarkably subverted the lore, and everyone is looking forward to Guillermo del Toro’s adaptation when it hits Netflix in November. Among all the Frankenstein cinema, cobbled together from decades of lore and literature, there’s one secret gem you might have missed. It’s the ultimate forgotten take on the Frankenstein mythos, and now, it’s streaming on Prime Video. Learn more below:
Per Prime Video: In the dying days of WWII, a battalion of Russian soldiers is lured into the secret lab of a deranged scientist and forced to face off against an army of horrific flesh-and-metal war machines.
Richard Raaphorst’s Frankenstein’s Army is a hoot. The film boasts remarkable creature effects, claustrophobic scares, and a sheer balls-to-the-walls monstrous intensity. It’s campy and shaky, yes, but that’s a huge part of its charm. In a spotlight of hidden found footage gems, we wrote,” If you want incredible monster design and practical effects in your found footage, look no further than the 2013 film Frankenstein’s Army.”
For found forage fans, it’s a must-see. For everyone else, it’s a curiosity, kind of like the titular monster himself. No doubt, you’ll find something to love, whether it’s the period setting or truly sensational monster designs on display. Really, they’re incredible, easily ranking among some of the best practical effects of the century. Years after its release, fans continue to find a lot to love. Check out some recent retrospectives on Frankenstein’s Army below:
These look awesome! I’d never heard of this either but it’s now on the watchlist!
— ☠️James🖤Horror👻 (@jamesxhorror) September 2, 2025
If you enjoyed the oppressive atmosphere of Heisenberg’s Factory in Resident Evil Village, time to watch Frankenstein’s Army. pic.twitter.com/7Jlda5Nzfm
— SurrealandCreepy (@RanarifSC) May 21, 2021
What do you think? Any plans to check out Frankenstein’s Army on Prime Video? If you do, let me know your thoughts over on Twitter @Chadiscollins, and be certain to let me know which of the many (many) designs is your favorite!
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