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In Search of the Real Frankenstein

10.0200650mMovieHorrorDocumentary

Long before Mary Shelley wrote her famous story of Victor Frankenstein and his monster, a real-life mad scientist called Johann Konrad Dipple dabbled in similar grave-robbing and reanimation. This History Channel special uncovers Dipple's…

DirectorStuart Clarke
ProducerStuart Clarke

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History VaultHistory Vault
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Cast · Directed by Stuart Clarke

RH
Rodd Houston
Narrator
AW
Aonghus Weber

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In Search of the Real Frankenstein is streaming on History Vault in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is In Search of the Real Frankenstein on Netflix?

No, In Search of the Real Frankenstein is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on History Vault.

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No, In Search of the Real Frankenstein isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on History Vault instead.

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In Search of the Real Frankenstein is available on History Vault in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.