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Frankenstein Meets Space Monster: Cult Classic's Enduring Absurdity

9/23/2025

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Frankenstein Meets the Space Monster, released in 1965, is often labeled among the worst films.
Directed by Robert Gaffney, it was shot in Puerto Rico and Florida.
It features Bruce Glover and James Karen, with Lou Cutell as Dr. Nadir standing out, and it remains a cult favorite for its absurdity and charm.

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Story summary

Frankenstein Meets the Space Monster, released in 1965, is often labeled among the worst films.
Directed by Robert Gaffney, it was shot in Puerto Rico and Florida.
It features Bruce Glover and James Karen, with Lou Cutell as Dr. Nadir standing out, and it remains a cult favorite for its absurdity and charm.