Faithful Frankenstein musical film lands on Prime Video

A screen adaptation of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, based on Eric B. Sirota’s long-running musical, is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video and other platforms. The release extends a stage production that ran Off-Broadway for three years and has since picked up multiple film festival awards.

Why it matters: - The film keeps Mary Shelley’s story at the center, rather than reframing Frankenstein as a cautionary tale about modern technology. - The release makes the musical adaptation easier to watch on major streaming services, including Amazon Prime Video, Fawesome, Filmzie and Vimeo. - The soundtrack is also available on major music platforms, widening the project’s reach beyond film audiences.

What happened: - Frankenstein, a film adaptation of Mary Shelley’s novel based on Eric B. Sirota’s musical, is now available on Amazon Prime Video and other platforms. - The movie is described as a faithful, romantic musical focused on the human need for love and companionship. - The production first appeared Off-Broadway in New York City in 2017 and ran for three years until the pandemic. - Joe LoBianco directed the screen version. - The film has won multiple festival awards, including several for Best Original Score.

The details: - Eric B. Sirota wrote and composed the musical and describes the Creature as central to Mary Shelley’s original story. - The cast includes Daniel Robert Burns as Victor Frankenstein, Marc Christopher as the Creature and Grace Hwoang as Elizabeth Lavenza. - Additional cast members include Jay Lucas Chacon, Ren King, Tim Bacskai, Daryl Glenn, Lauren Coccaro, Julie McNamara, Isaiah Delgado and Rebecca Ponticello. - Kent Jeong-Eun Kim and Kim Jinhyoung handled orchestrations. - The film 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. - Avail Films distributed the movie. - The soundtrack album, titled Frankenstein Cast Album (Movie Musical), is available on most streaming services, including Spotify, YouTube, Amazon and Apple Music. - The project’s official site is More information. - The film is available on Amazon Prime Video, Fawesome, Filmzie and Vimeo via StreamingMusicals.

Between the lines: - Sirota argues the novel is less about “bad science” and more about abandonment, isolation and the need for companionship. - That framing sets this adaptation apart from versions that lean on horror or modern tech anxiety. - The creative pitch appears aimed at audiences looking for a more faithful literary adaptation with a musical form. - Sirota also brings an unusual résumé to the project as a highly published physics researcher.

What’s next: - The film will likely continue its life across streaming platforms and through its soundtrack release. - The project’s online presence suggests ongoing promotion around the film and its music catalog.

The bottom line: - Frankenstein is now streaming as a faith-first musical adaptation of Mary Shelley’s novel, with a stage-to-screen path, festival recognition and broad digital distribution.