Mary Shelley's Frankenstein vs The Substance
The Substance has the higher audience score (7.2/10 against 6.4/10 for Mary Shelley's Frankenstein). Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is the shorter watch at 2h 3m compared with 2h 21m. Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is the older of the two (1994 against 2024). Both are drama, horror, science fiction movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein
The Substance| Mary Shelley's Frankenstein | The Substance | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.4/10 | ★ 7.2/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 2024 |
| Length | 2h 3m | 2h 21m |
| Genres | Drama, Horror, Romance, Science Fiction | Drama, Horror, Science Fiction |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Kenneth Branagh | Coralie Fargeat |
| Main cast | Robert De Niro, Aidan Quinn, Kenneth Branagh, Ian Holm, Cherie Lunghi | Hugo Diego Garcia, Demi Moore, Oscar Lesage, Dennis Quaid, Margaret Qualley |
Synopsis
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein
Victor Frankenstein is a promising young doctor who, devastated by the death of his mother during childbirth, becomes obsessed with bringing the dead back to life. His experiments lead to the creation of a monster, which Frankenstein has put together with the remains of corpses. It's not long before Frankenstein regrets his actions.
The Substance
A fading celebrity decides to use a black market drug, a cell-replicating substance that temporarily creates a younger, better version of herself.
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