Frankenstein's Aunt

52min

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Comedy

Frankenstein's Aunt is the protagonist of three novels - two by Allan Rune Pettersson and a seven-episode TV miniseries based on the first one. The story is a humorous homage to the Universal Horror Frankenstein films.

Production Companies

Československá televízia Bratislava

Slovenská filmová tvorba

MR Filmproduktion

Films du Sabre

RAI

France 3 Cinéma

TVE

Taurus Film

Episodes

Cast

The Birth

1. The Birth

52min

1st Feb 1987

Baron Frankenstein's nephew Henry cannot stay away from the family tradition. With the help of his assistant Igor, the blood-sucking count Dracula and a host of other eerie residents of his castle, he creates an artificial human

Renovation

2. Renovation

52min

8th Feb 1987

The blacksmith spreads the rumor that Frankenstein's aunt Hanna only came to sell the castle. This is also heard by the castle residents, who are now trying everything to drive Hanna away.

The Bride

3. The Bride

52min

15th Feb 1987

Albert has set his mind on finding a bride. After he failed in the castle with his applications for female residents, he tries further in the city.

The Cradle

4. The Cradle

52min

22nd Feb 1987

Klara takes care of the injured Albert and causes all kinds of confusion among the castle residents. There are jealous rivalries as everyone tries to win the favor of the human guest.

The Salon Lion

5. The Salon Lion

52min

8th Mar 1987

The castle residents advise how they can help lovelorn Albert. In order to impress Klara's mother, he should be brought up to be an educated man with good manners.

The Automobile

6. The Automobile

52min

15th Mar 1987

The wedding between Klara and Hans is a done deal. A car is ready as a wedding present. The castle residents see one last chance to help their friend.

The Wedding

7. The Wedding

52min

22nd Mar 1987

The wedding bells ring for the marriage of Klara and Albert. All city dwellers are invited to the celebrations. The practiced charmer Count Dracula tries for Klara's mother.

First air date

1st Feb 1987

Last air date

22nd Mar 1987

Status

Ended

Type

Scripted

Original language

sk

Networks