Frankenstein and the Vampyre: A Dark and Stormy Night
Docudrama exploring one of the most significant moments in gothic history - the night when Mary Shelley, Lord Byron and their cohorts gathered at Lake Geneva to tell ghost stories.
A fascinating exploration of one of the most significant moments in gothic history - the night when Mary Shelley, Lord Byron and their cohorts gathered together at Lake Geneva to tell ghost stories. The night when Frankenstein and the modern vampire were born.
All those involved in the events of the summer of 1816 wrote about their life-changing stay in Switzerland. This dramatised documentary is based on their letters, journals and diaries. The film also draws on British Library manuscripts and archive, and brings together a stellar cast of gothic, horror and science fiction writers, including Neil Gaiman, Charlaine Harris and Margaret Atwood, to discuss why one single night had such a significant impact on our culture.
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Christabel sets the tone
Duration: 01:54
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Perched on the edge of destiny
Duration: 00:47
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Lord Byron | Rob Heaps |
| Mary Shelley | Hannah Taylor Gordon |
| Percy Shelley | Timothy Renouf |
| Claire Clairmont | Catherine Lamb |
| John William Polidori | Sam Swann |
| Director | Philip Smith |
| Writer | Philip Smith |
| Executive Producer | Steve Condie |
| Producer | Hugo Godwin |
| Production Company | Oxford Scientific Films |
Broadcasts
- Sat 1 Nov 2014 21:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except Northern Ireland
- Sat 1 Nov 2014 23:15Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two Northern Ireland
- Tue 29 Mar 2016 02:50
- Tue 1 Nov 2016 00:15Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except Scotland
- Tue 1 Nov 2016 00:45Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two Scotland
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