The movie being discussed is “Frankenstein Island” from 1981. This is a science fiction horror movie where Dr. Frankenstein’s forebear keeps the family tradition alive on a distant island, supported by mutants and Amazons. Intriguing characters such as Robert Clarke as Dr. Paul Hadley, Steve Brodie as Jocko, and Cameron Mitchell as Clay Jayson contribute to the plot. We will delve into its origins, providing both filming locations and lesser-known information.
Where it Filmed?
“Frankenstein Island” was filmed in multiple locations. Primary sites included Colossal Cave Mountain Park in Vail, Arizona, USA; Baja California, Mexico; and Escondido, California, USA. The project also visited Hollywood in Los Angeles, California, USA. Despite these various shoots, the date of filming remains unknown.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Robert Clarke | Dr. Paul Hadley |
| Steve Brodie | Jocko |
| Cameron Mitchell | Clay Jayson |
| Robert Christopher | Mark Eden |
| Tain Bodkin | Curtis Ryan |
| Patrick O’Neil | Dino |
| Andrew Duggan | The Colonel |
| John Carradine | Dr. Frankenstein |
| Dana Norbeck | Jungle Girl |
| Laurel Johnson | Jungle Girl |
| Richard Banks | Angus |
| James Webb | The Monster |
| Marla Conner | Jungle Girl |
| Donna Green | Jungle Girl |
| Vic Schneider | |
| Melvin | Self – Melvin the Dog |
| Mel Pralgo | Zombie (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- John Carradine, who plays Dr. Frankenstein, only appears as a floating image throughout the whole film. Same shot of him is used repeatedly, sometimes with new dialogue.
- After being edited, this movie was reintroduced in 2012 as “Rifftrax: Frankenstein Island”.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Colossal Cave Mountain Park, Vail, Arizona, USA
- Latitude: 32.0624375
- Longitude: -110.6342377
- Place ID: ChIJvUWmjaxo1oYRt4vdZHh-oDU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Colossal Cave Mountain Park, 16721 E Old Spanish Trail, Vail, AZ 85641, USA
- Timezone: America/Phoenix
- Location Name: Baja California, Mexico
- Latitude: 30.8406338
- Longitude: -115.2837585
- Place ID: ChIJ0913qAxw14ARjt4YA5_9pPw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Baja California, Mexico
- Timezone: America/Tijuana
- Location Name: Escondido, California, USA
- Latitude: 33.1192068
- Longitude: -117.086421
- Place ID: ChIJe0PCgV7z24AR38WWdw_I0QE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Escondido, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0907315
- Longitude: -118.3266146
- Place ID: ChIJv3lSBAe_woAR5Pq9l2eaevY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
