Frankenstein and Me
| Frankenstein and Me | |
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| Directed by | Robert Tinnell |
| Written by | Robert Tinnell David Sherman |
| Produced by | Richard Goudreau Manon Lavoie René Malo Jeffrey Tinnell |
| Starring | Polly Shannon Louise Fletcher Myriam Cyr Burt Reynolds Ryan Gosling |
| Cinematography | Roxanne di Santo |
| Edited by | Gaétan Huot |
| Music by | Normand Corbeil |
Production companies | France Film Telefilm Canada |
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Running time | 91 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Frankenstein and Me is a 1996 independent family horror film directed by Robert Tinnell. Loosely inspired by the enduring legacy of Frankenstein's monster in literature and cinema, the film blends elements of fantasy, coming-of-age drama, and horror homage. It is notable for marking the first feature-length film appearance of actor Ryan Gosling.[1][2][3] The film was released in Germany as Frankenstein & Ich.[4]
Cast
[edit]- Jamieson Boulanger as Earl Williams
- Ricky Mabe as Larry Williams
- Polly Shannon as Elizabeth
- Louise Fletcher as Mrs. Perdue
- Myriam Cyr as Judy Williams
- Burt Reynolds as Les Williams
- Ryan Gosling as Kenny
Reception
[edit]Bryan Senn writing for The Werewold Filmography in 2017 wrote, "Clever, touching and entertaining, Frankenstein and Me is tailor-made for every monster-lover whose heart has remained true to his or her childhood dreams" and concluded that it "is not only a poignant trip down Memory Lane, but a validation of secret childhood wonder–feelings that monsters do exist and, if one believes strongly enough, anything is possible".[5]
References
[edit]- ^ Dolak, Kevin (May 2, 2024). "Ryan Gosling Reveals How Hope for a Burt Reynolds Friendship Was Dashed by His Mom". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 19, 2025.
- ^ "'Feast of the Seven Fishes' – Small Town USA's Overdue Closeup". Hollywood in Toto. November 14, 2019. Retrieved September 19, 2025.
- ^ McCormick, Colin (September 18, 2020). "Ryan Gosling's 5 Best Movies (& 5 Worst Movies) According To IMDb". Screen Rant. Archived from the original on April 3, 2022. Retrieved September 19, 2025.
- ^ Senn, Bryan. Mummy Movies: A Comprehensive Guide. McFarlan, Incorporated, Publishers. p. 110-113. Retrieved April 8, 2026.
- ^ Senn, Bryan (February 6, 2017). The Werewolf Filmography. McFarlan, Incorporated, Publishers. p. 295. Retrieved April 8, 2026.
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