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Synopsis: In
this modern retelling of the classic tale,Victor Helios and his prototype creation known
as Deucalion have survived 200 years through scientific manipulation. Now living in New
Orleans, Victor has created a laboratory where he works to manufacture a new race of
people - a race designed to ultimately replace mankind. When Deucalion, who has been
living in Europe, learns about Victor's evil scheme, he travels to New Orleans to face his
creator and end the human-engineering operation. But in order to accomplish this
objective, Deucalion realizes he must find help.
Meanwhile, Detectives Carson O'Conner and Michael Sloane are investigating a series of
murders that are plaguing the New Orleans community. Their latest victim is a human
abomination like nothing they've ever seen before, with two hearts and bones as solid as
rock. Before the detectives are able to effectively review the corpse, the body is
mysteriously destroyed, and the detectives are left wondering about the victim's true
identity.
Deucalion seizes an opportunity to reach out to Detective Carson, and she initially thinks
he may be the killer they're looking for due to his bizarre features and odd disposition.
To allay her fears, Deucalion reveals his true identity, and then explains to her the
complex nature of the killings she is investigating. Upon further investigation, Carson
and Deucalion learn some disturbing facts about one of Carson's colleagues, Detective
Harker, that tie him not only to the crimes, but also to Helios. Carson, Sloane, and
Deucalion make a pact to take down the evil doctor whose creations have successfully
infiltrated society.
Cinematographer Pearl:
"Deucalion was constantly moving from light into shadows. Some of it was done with
flagging, but it was mainly accomplished by him finding the light. Marcus was very clear
that he wanted Deucalion to be a heroic and empathetic character. He lives on the edge of
darkness, and wears a hood that masks his face in shadows, except for the glances you get
when he steps or turns into the light. His makeup includes a few prosthetic scars on his
face and torso, but he isn't the misshapen monster that we have seen in previous
'Frankenstein' movies."
Variety:
"A moody, visually arresting piece reminiscent of the 1980s CBS series Beauty and
the Beast... Loaded with atmosphere, the story flips the Frankenstein mythos on its
head, transforming the doctor into an ageless, malevolent villain and his monster into a
hooded avenger with a rich voice and a noble soul... Deucalion (the impressive Vincent
Perez)... Even working on a made-for-TV budget, Nispel provides plenty of
striking imagery, giving the film a truly distinctive look."
Mercury News:
"USA takes its shot with a modern-day retelling... In this version of the yarn, the
monster is the sexy good guy... Directed with a ton of atmosphere by Marcus
Nispel..."
Seattle Post-Intelligencer:
"This is not the Frankenstein you know from those cheesy Saturday matinees or the
Hallmark Channel, which aired earlier this week. In fact, you actually may develop the
hots for Vincent Perez, the guy who plays USA's version of the
creature."
Miami Herald:
USA's Frankenstein is not only contemporary, but has flipped the story on its
head: The monster (Vincent Perez, The Crow: City of Angels) is a
handsome, heroic dude chasing down the doctor (Thomas Kretschmann, The Pianist),
who has kept himself immortal through some plastic surgery too yucky even for the butchers
over at Nip/Tuck."
Sci-fi.com:
"Frankenstein has an intriguing premise, good acting and a sexy Frankenstein,
and it's dripping with atmosphere... Parker Posey does a solid job as Carson and gets good
support from the rest of the cast. Vincent Perez makes for a compelling
sexy antihero, and Thomas Kretschmann does a nicely evil turn as the doctor."
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
"While Helios is despicable, Deucalion is far from monstrous. As played by the
smoldering Perez, he's even strangely sexy, as Posey's character can't
help noticing."
Enterline Media:
"This new modernized take on Frankenstein takes the story into the 21st century in a
very stylish version... Vincent Perez continues to try to get his big
break in the USA and I like him as Deucalion."
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CAST
Parker Posey........Detective Carson O' Conner
Vincent Perez......................................Deucalion
Thomas Kretschmann..................Victor Helios
Ivana Milicevic...........................................Erika
Adam Goldberg.......Detective Michael Sloane Michael Madsen......... .........Detective
Harker
CREDITS
Directed by.................................Marcus Nispel
Written by.................................Dean R. Koontz
Cinematography by........................Daniel Pearl
Premiered on USA Network TV on October 10, 2004 |
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Description of Deucalion:
The original "monster" Deucalion was created some two hundred years ago
by Victor Helios. The lightning storm that Victor used to spark life in his creature
inadvertently gave Deucalion some kind of immortality. Deucalion has survived the past
centuries wandering the Earth, a mysterious and secretive fugitive who stays in the
shadows, his face and body a patchwork of scars and tattoos. When Deucalion learns that
his maker is alive and well and continuing his work, Deucalion comes to modern-day New
Orleans to seek out and destroy him. Deucalion comes to trust Carson O'Conner (Parker
Posey) with the truth about himself and Helios and joins forces with her to defeat Victor.
As their relationship grows closer, Deucalion develops a strong emotional connection to
Carson. Deucalion is sensitive to the suffering of those around him. He strives to become
more human and perhaps, one day, attain a soul. His dark origins haunt him, and his
dedication to destroy Victor is part of the penance he pays for his past sins.
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