The Curse of Frankenstein premiered

June 25, 1957

The Hammer studio horror film, The Curse of Frankenstein, directed by Terence Fisher and starring Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, Hazel Court, and Robert Urquhart, was released on this date.

Christopher Lee’s friendship with Peter Cushing was sparked when Lee stormed into Cushing’s dressing room, complaining that “I’ve got no lines!” Cushing kindly responded, “You’re lucky. I’ve read the script.



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