In Search of the Real Frankenstein

In Search of the Real Frankenstein

2006•50m•10.0/10

HorrorDocumentary

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10.0/10(1)

Long before Mary Shelley wrote her famous story of Victor Frankenstein and his monster, a real-life mad scientist called Johann Konrad Dipple dabbled in similar grave-robbing and reanimation. This History Channel special uncovers Dipple's eager experiments with fresh corpses, as well as his attempts to concoct life-giving potions.

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Wild Dream Films

Language

EN

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Released

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Cast

Rodd Houston

Narrator

Aonghus Weber

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