The Evil of Frankenstein
1964
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Santo vs. Frankenstein's Daughter
Representation Score
4.5/10
Fair
1972
TV-14Director
Miguel M. Delgado
Runtime
97 minutes
Average Rating
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The film stands out by featuring a Mexican icon in a sci-fi horror setting, challenging the predominantly Western perspective of the genre. While it offers a strong cultural shift, it still leans on traditional gender stereotypes. The lack of LGBTQ+ representation and characters with disabilities limits its inclusivity.
Category Breakdown
Does Santo vs. Frankenstein's Daughter have LGBTQ+ representation?
The movie doesn't include any characters with non-binary gender identities or challenge the idea that everyone is straight.
How does Santo vs. Frankenstein's Daughter portray gender?
Dr. Frankenstein is a strong female character with significant scientific influence. However, she is portrayed as a 'mad scientist,' which limits the depth of gender representation.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Santo vs. Frankenstein's Daughter?
The film features a Mexican icon named El Santo, disrupting the Eurocentric norm in horror. This gives a prominent role to a non-white lead in a traditionally Western genre.
How does Santo vs. Frankenstein's Daughter represent religion and culture?
The story emphasizes scientific ethics over religious beliefs, offering a non-Western perspective in science fiction.
Does Santo vs. Frankenstein's Daughter include disability representation?
The film does not include characters dealing with physical or neurological disabilities.
Present on Screen
- Features a Mexican icon like El Santo, breaking the Eurocentric norm in horror.
- The female antagonist has significant scientific influence and intellectual dominance.
- Provides a non-Western cultural framework for science fiction storytelling.
Limited or Absent
- Relies on the 'mad scientist' cliché, which frames female intellect as villainous.
- Lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth characters.
- Does not include characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
Official Synopsis
Dr. Frankenstein and her assistant, Dr. Yanco, are going to bring one of their experiments to life in Santo Vs. Frankenstein's Daughter. She intends to use a monster named Ursus to do her evil bidding. Using a youth serum to retain their vitality, the doctors set their sights upon none other than El Santo. They need his super human blood to regenerate a stronger youth serum. They kidnap Santo's goddaughter, Norma and lure him into Dr. Frankenstein's lab where he is captured and enslaved. Will Santo make it out alive?
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