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Victor Frankenstein (2015)

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Plot Summary

Victor Frankenstein reimagines the classic tale through the eyes of Igor Strausman, the sharp-minded and deeply loyal assistant to the radical scientist Victor Frankenstein (James McAvoy). United by a shared vision of pushing the boundaries of science and unlocking the secret of human immortality, the two men embark on a series of daring experiments that challenge the natural order of life and death.

As Victor’s obsession with transcending human limits intensifies, his scientific ambition begins to spiral into dangerous madness. What starts as visionary experimentation soon leads to terrifying consequences, threatening not only Victor’s sanity but also the lives of everyone around him. Igor (Daniel Radcliffe), once rescued and transformed by Victor, becomes increasingly aware of the moral cost of their work.

Standing at the crossroads between loyalty and conscience, Igor realizes that only he can pull his friend back from the brink of insanity. In a race against time, he must confront the monstrous outcome of Victor’s creations and attempt to stop the horrors unleashed by unchecked ambition. Victor Frankenstein explores the fine line between genius and madness, friendship and responsibility, questioning how far humanity should go in its pursuit of godlike power.

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