"The Curse of Frankenstein" is a 1957 horror film directed by Terence Fisher and produced by Hammer Film Productions. It is a retelling of the classic Mary Shelley novel, focusing on the character of Victor Frankenstein, a scientist obsessed with creating life. The film explores themes of ambition, morality, and the consequences of playing God. The story follows Frankenstein as he conducts experiments on corpses, ultimately creating a creature that becomes a source of terror. The film is notable for its gothic atmosphere, vivid color, and strong performances, particularly by Peter Cushing as Frankenstein and Christopher Lee as the creature.