FRANKENSTEIN'S BLOODY NIGHTMARE

FRANKENSTEIN'S BLOODY NIGHTMARE-Every once in awhile on FBT I like to mix things up with a non-traditional Fan Film I deem worthy of a review on this site. For those of you thinking, "This isn't a Fan Film, what the Hell is it doing on FBT?" Well, the answer is quite simple actually..It's a really cool piece of work. If you're thinking that this film is going to compare to Universal Studios epic films, based on the creature and it's deranged creator, you will more than likely be disappointed. Not saying it's a bad thing, but this ain't your Grandpa's Frankenstein flick..Frankenstein's Bloody Nightmare, a film by John R. Hand, Is Art-House meets Grind House. This film is the macabre tale of a young scientist named Victor Karlstein (played to creepy perfection by John R. Hand), a mentally disturbed young man who finds himself in both a personal, and professional crisis. Karlstein is the head of medical research facility, a facility trying desperately to keep the love of Karlstein's life alive. With his love slowly slipping away Karlstein formulates a mad plan to bring her back to life. With the aid of a mechanicaly re-animated monster, Karlstein stalks and murders women for organs and body parts in hopes of constructing a new lover from scratch. With his mental health rapidly deterioraing Karlstein becomes more wreckless and bloodthirsty, actions that lead authorities to consider him a main suspect in the series of grisly murders. As I mentioned earlier this film this is not your A-typical Frankenstein Film. Sure it's got some of the familiar monster movie elements, but it's the way that John R. Hand takes the film and molds it into his own twisted and stylized creation that sets it above the rest. Ok, Let's start with the visuals.. The movie was shot on Super 8 Film giving it a grainy, Grinhouse feel. You can almost swear the film is straight from the 70's. In addition, The clever use of various camera and film effects, topped by a eerie soundtrack, make this film a nightmarish collage of sight and sound that is a truly unique visual experience. Kudos also given for the film's cinematography, and a memorable performance by John R. Hand as Victor Karlstein. So, to sum up...This film is reccommended for all, even people who don't like monster flicks, or cult cinema just have to give it up for Hand's fresh interpretation of a classic formula. You can get yourslef a copy of the film on DVD by visiting the official website HERE. The DVD includes various special features, including a commentary and a behind the scenes featurette. Great stuff!