A Quiet Place
2018 · Horror · Drama
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Film / 2011
National Theatre Live: Frankenstein
Childlike in his innocence but grotesque in form, Frankenstein’s bewildered creature is cast out into a hostile universe by his horror-struck maker. Meeting with cruelty wherever he goes, the friendless Creature, increasingly desperate and vengeful, determines to track down his creator and strike a terrifying deal. Urgent concerns of scientific responsibility, parental neglect, cognitive development and the nature of good and evil are embedded within this thrilling and deeply disturbing tale.
The story
Childlike in his innocence but grotesque in form, Frankenstein’s bewildered creature is cast out into a hostile universe by his horror-struck maker. Meeting with cruelty wherever he goes, the friendless Creature, increasingly desperate and vengeful, determines to track down his creator and strike a terrifying deal. Urgent concerns of scientific responsibility, parental neglect, cognitive development and the nature of good and evil are embedded within this thrilling and deeply disturbing tale.
Cast
Benedict CumberbatchThe Creature / Victor Frankenstein
Jonny Lee MillerThe Creature / Victor Frankenstein
Ella SmithGretel / Clarice
Naomie HarrisElizabeth Lavenza
George HarrisM. Frankenstein
Karl JohnsonDe Lacey
Daniel MillarFelix de Lacey
Lizzie WinklerAgatha de Lacey
Andreea PăduraruFemale Creature
William NyeWilliam Frankenstein / Ensemble
Mark ArmstrongRab
John StahlEwan
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