The Horror of Frankenstein opens across the U.K. in 1970. The sixth in Hammer’s Frankenstein franchise. Ralph Bates takes over for Peter Cushing in this semi-parody semi remake of the original and features David Prowse as the Creature. He would go on to portray the physical portion of Darth Vader in Star Wars.

This Day in Halloween: Hammer Films' "The Horror of Frankenstein" opens across the U.K. in 1970. / Illustration by Justin Pakneshan.