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Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed! (June 1969)
Starring Cushing. Another Frankenstein picture, of course, Cushing's fifth, and a very highly regarded one it is, too. Certainly the most ruthless depiction of the character yet on screen, even featuring a controversial rape scene added against the protest of nearly everyone involved. This scene was not included in the initial U.S. run of the film, but has resurfaced in recent years. The poster shown here is for the French version of the film, where it has the somewhat tamer title, The Return of Frankenstein.
"...This man, bless his soul, is a supreme professional. Off screen, he gives one all his considerable love. On screen, he gives his considerable talent. His discipline is tungsten steel. He is special." – Maxine Audley, co-star
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Scream and Scream Again (February 1970)
supporting part
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One More Time (1970)
uncredited gag bit part (as Dr. Frankenstein, believe it or not)

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The Vampire Lovers (September 1970)
supporting part
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Bloodsuckers (1971)
Featuring Cushing in a decidedly supporting part, despite his second-billing. This was actually lensed two years earlier, but held up either for legal reasons, or because of extensive re-editing. Either way, what they ended up with was a confused load of crap.
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The House That Dripped Blood (April 1971)
An anthology film starring Cushing in one segment, Waxworks. Appropriately, Cushing's long-time colleague Christopher Lee also gets a segment of his own, but Cushing fares less well here than his partner, the script being mediocre at best, and the actor is unable to transcend the bland material. Yes, that's Cushing's head on the platter there.
"...It was nice to actually have both of them, Cushing and Lee, cast in straight roles and not as devils...They were always totally professional....As an actor [Peter] was wonderful to work with, totally sympathetic, and listened to everything that one had to say as a director..." – Peter Duffell, director
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