Evil of Frankenstein (1964)

Messy, but still somehow maintains some of the Hammer dignity. The continuity and events of the first two films are thrown out, the Monster is back with terrible makeup and serves no real purpose, the sets and production are uninspired, the plot is completely uninspired and because a deal had been struck with Universal seems to have been cobbled together from the worst Universal sequels. Even the interesting points or subplots aren't developed in any sense so they are quickly forgotten. Freddie Francis helms this one and like his Dracula Has Risen From the Grave, the visual look is striking, close and rather gritty combined with a grittier and dingier looking setting but with a story that is completely lacking.

The only reason to sit through this is for Cushing, who is as always fantastic. The conviction, weariness and sheer helplessness he puts into the line "Why? Why won't they leave me alone?" is the finest part of the film.
Personally I write this off as a one-off much like the abysmal Scars of Dracula is for the Dracula Hammer cycle.

2.5 balls out of 4 drunken hypnotists with a lust for glory who inadvertently obtain full control over Frankenstein's creation. (and yes, they somehow make even this boring and mundane.)