Flesh for Frankenstein (a.k.a Andy Warhol’s Frankenstein) opens across the U.S. in 1974. Paul Morrissey’s adaptation of Mary Shelley’s classic is a provocative arthouse dark satire, known for its gore and explicit sex – and in some theaters – 3D presentation. Despite mixed reviews, the film is a minor hit on its release and has become an influential cult favorite. Regardless of the marketing ploy, Warhol had little to do with the film.
Flesh for Frankenstein (a.k.a Andy Warhol’s Frankenstein) opens across the U.S. in 1974. / Illustration by Presley Rodriguez