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Frankenstein, the award-winning motion picture, a loyal rendition of Mary Shelley’s classic work featuring an expansive romantic score, authored and scored by a research scientist
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a musical homage, staying faithful to its origins . . . packed with emotion that sends shivers down the spine”— Hannah Brown (critique)NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 5, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — The film version of Frankenstein, adapted from Mary Shelley’s novel and built upon Eric B. Sirota’s long-running stage musical, can now be viewed on Amazon Prime Video, as well as additional services.
Staying true to Mary Shelley’s original text, this cinematic piece is an expansive romantic musical centered on the deep human craving for affection and connection. Sirota’s compassionate and well-spoken Creature is not a fresh interpretation; it represents exactly the narrative Shelley crafted. The emotional core of her novel, frequently overlooked, is restored through the adaptation by writer/composer/physicist Eric B. Sirota.
Sirota states:
“Although Frankenstein is frequently used as a springboard for conversations about scientific morality and the potential hazards of technology that might be misapplied or ‘spin out of control,’ I believe that is NOT the true subject of Frankenstein. It certainly isn’t about fearing artificial intelligence, genetically modified organisms, vaccines, or anything similar. Anyone who has read the novel knows the Creature didn’t wander the world ‘causing chaos,’ as is commonly claimed. The Creature’s targets were specifically confined to those connected to Victor.
"Victor Frankenstein’s shortcoming that triggered all the misfortune wasn’t his arrogance, his ‘playing god,’ or defying nature. Humanity has done that since the beginning. We took fire from the gods. We heal illnesses. We sail across oceans. From the moment we were ‘cast out of Eden,’ the pursuit of immortality has been inherent to human nature. Victor’s most significant transgression was deserting his creation. So, it’s more about neglectful parenting than dangerous science.
"Victor’s major error as a scientist, though, is frequently missed. That error was his absence of cooperation, oversight, and guidance. He conducted his experiments without consulting his mentors, received input from no one, and worked without partners. Therefore, Igor is a figure that doesn’t appear in Mary Shelley’s narrative and CANNOT appear, because Frankenstein’s solitary work is essential to the plot.
"People frequently claim that Frankenstein produced a ‘technology that spiraled out of control.’ No! No! No! Frankenstein’s Creature wasn’t a piece of machinery; he was a living entity. And so, the musical I created focuses on the human need for love and togetherness.
"The objective of a scientist is to comprehend nature. One can go further and apply that understanding to manipulate nature. This is a noble goal when used for beneficial purposes: curing diseases, feeding the hungry, improving lives. Although the technological uses of science are often carried out by others, a scientist should still be mindful of how that knowledge might be used, while recognizing that all knowledge can serve good or evil ends, and humanity will inevitably acquire that knowledge. Therefore, avoiding the pursuit of knowledge is not an option. We hope it gets used for good."
This intellectually engaging adaptation, with its passionate tunes and a "Phantom-esque" prize-winning score, initially took the stage Off-Broadway in New York City in 2017, enjoying a 3-year run until the pandemic hit. Later reimagined for the screen under Joe LoBianco’s direction, it has collected numerous accolades from film festivals, including multiple honors for Best Original Score!
Critics have remarked: ". . . a musical tribute faithful to its source"; "Sirota…fills his production with the serious philosophical depth of Shelley’s original”; "Frankenstein lives! . . . Lose yourself in the haunting melodies and commanding score of this romantic musical adaptation. . . it’s a triumph that deserves recognition as something significant in musical theater."
Eric B. Sirota (https://EricSirota.com) is a composer/playwright who has written five full-length musicals. He also holds a widely published research career with a PhD in Physics. Alongside Frankenstein, his musical "Your Name on My Lips," an original romance, received two productions at the Theater for the New City, where Sirota served as a resident playwright. In 2019, he earned a grant to attend an artists residency where he composed "A Good Day" (music, memory, an old romance, and Alzheimer’s), inspired by his father’s battle with Alzheimer’s and music’s ability to revive memories and stimulate the mind, which won BroadwayWorld’s regional Best New Play or Musical award. Eric works as a soft condensed matter physicist, and his latest publication on viscosity is likely the first scientific journal article to include an original song (found in the "Supporting Information" and playable without a subscription). https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.5c02322
Eric is wed to Cara London, an artist.
Penned and scored by Eric B. Sirota, Frankenstein was independently produced by John Lant, Tamra Pica, Eric B. Sirota, Cara London, Joe LoBianco, Tom DiOrio, and Maarten Cornelis, with Write Act, Tin Mirror, Gatehouse Entertainment, and Day of Wrath Musicals. Distribution handled by Avail Films. The cast features Daniel Robert Burns (Victor Frankenstein), Marc Christopher (Creature), and Grace Hwoang (Elizabeth Lavenza), joined by Jay Lucas Chacon, Ren King, Tim Bacskai, Daryl Glenn, Lauren Coccaro, Julie McNamara, Isaiah Delgado, and Rebecca Ponticello. Orchestrations by Kent Jeong-Eun Kim and Kim Jinhyoung.
Beyond Prime Video, Frankenstein is also streaming on Fawesome, Filmzie, and Vimeo.
Prime Video: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0CGP1DWRG
Fawesome (free with ads): https://fawesome.tv/movies/10679985/frankenstein
Filmzie (free with ads): https://filmzie.com/content/frankenstein-2023 (free with ads)
Vimeo via StreamingMusicals ($2): https://vimeo.com/ondemand/frankensteinmusical
The soundtrack album of the songs has been released under the title "Frankenstein Cast Album (Movie Musical)" and is available on most music streaming platforms including Spotify, YouTube, Amazon, and Apple Music.
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/4bSaSNb6XinolAStAey6Qg
YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_l6l29tbqOtce7c7cvPHcnQh4KcB0x9JhQ
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/frankenstein-cast-album-movie-musical/1690263322
Amazon: https://amazon.com/music/player/albums/B0C6NBY9X3
For more details, visit https://TheFrankensteinMusical.com
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