Jesse James Meets Frankenstein's Daughter 1966
"ROARING GUNS against RAGING MONSTER!"
Blending the grit of the Wild West with the eerie legacy of classic horror, *Jesse James Meets Frankenstein's Daughter (1966)* delivers a bizarre and entertaining mashup.
Director: William Beaudine
Cast
John Lupton
Jesse James
Narda Onyx
Dr. Maria Frankenstein
Estelita Rodriguez
Juanita Lopez
Cal Bolder
Hank Tracy / Igor
Jim Davis
Marshal MacPhee
Steven Geray
Dr. Rudolf Frankenstein
Rayford Barnes
Lonny Curry
William Fawcett
Jensen
Nestor Paiva
Saloon Owner
Roger Creed
Butch Curry
Frequently Asked Questions
What is *Jesse James Meets Frankenstein's Daughter (1966)* about?
This offbeat 1966 film merges the Old West with classic horror as the Frankenstein family's descendants descend upon a small frontier town. Their grotesque experiments stir up danger, forcing a local family to flee while a legendary outlaw gets caught in the chaos.
Who directed *Jesse James Meets Frankenstein's Daughter*?
William Beaudine, known for his prolific output in low-budget genre films, directed this cult mashup of horror and Western tropes.
Who stars in *Jesse James Meets Frankenstein's Daughter*?
The film features John Lupton as Jesse James, Narda Onyx as Maria Frankenstein, Estelita Rodriguez, Cal Bolder, Jim Davis, and Steven Geray in pivotal roles.
Is *Jesse James Meets Frankenstein's Daughter (1966)* worth watching?
If you love kitschy genre mashups with a retro charm, this is a must-see. While not a critical darling, its unique blend of horror and Western tropes makes it a memorable oddity worth tracking down for fans of cult cinema.
How long is *Jesse James Meets Frankenstein's Daughter*?
The film runs approximately 83 minutes, offering a tight and energetic dose of frontier madness.
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About Jesse James Meets Frankenstein's Daughter (1966) — A Wild West Horror Mashup with a Mad Scientist Twist
Blending the grit of the Wild West with the eerie legacy of classic horror, *Jesse James Meets Frankenstein's Daughter (1966)* delivers a bizarre and entertaining mashup. Directed by the prolific William Beaudine, this cult oddity follows the sinister Maria Frankenstein and her complicit brother Rudolph as they relocate to the American frontier, drawn by the promise of more dramatic lightning storms to power their grandfather's forbidden experiments. Yet their schemes unravel as Rudolph's desperation to conceal their failures turns deadly, drawing the attention of a fleeing Mexican family caught in the town's mounting chaos. With its low-budget charm and genre-blending madness, the film captures a surreal collision of mad science and outlaw justice.
Atmospheric and tongue-in-cheek, this 1960s curiosity thrives on its oddball premise—part horror, part Western, and wholly unforgettable. The cast, including John Lupton as the legendary outlaw Jesse James and Estelita Rodriguez as a key member of the endangered Lopez family, grounds the absurdity in grounded performances. Between roaring guns and a raging monster, Beaudine crafts a quirky spectacle that's less about horror and more about the sheer audacity of its concept.
