Peter Cushing Has Bad Intentions- and Worse Creations- in "Evil of Frankenstein"- Tonight!

We know we have so many viewers who love Hammer horror, so we’ve brought back another classic from the British home of horror- with Peter Cushing again portraying Dr. Frankenstein- who returns to his original laboratory, to create reanimation and revenge in "Evil of Frankenstein"!

In this next chapter of the brilliant but obsessed doctor’s saga, he has employed a ne’er-do-well body snatcher to get him- uh- “raw materials” for his experiments. With the help of his young assistant, Hans, he attempts to bring a human heart back to life, but a local priest, wise to his experimentation, interrupts the experiment, forcing the doctor and Hans to abandon everything and flee.

With no money and no place to continue their somewhat immoral work, their only option is to head back to the doctor's estate in Karlstaad- with the intention of selling off the doctor's valuables to raise money for more equipment and fund their research. Along the way, they see a young mute woman being attacked by some low-life thugs. Hans tries to help her once she is safe, but she runs away, disappearing into the surroundings.

Entering Karlstaad is easy for the duo, since the villagers are in the midst of a festival, and no one detects just who has arrived in town. Arriving at Frankenstein’s mansion, the doctor is enraged to see that it has been looted and trashed! Dejected, Frankenstein tells Hans the full story of how he created a living being, only to have it cause mayhem, leading to exile from his home town, being sent to prison, with the being he created last seen trying to escape into the mountains- and being shot by the authorities before disappearing!

Disguising themselves by wearing masks like the other festival funsters , the doctor invites Hans into town for a meal- where he sees his old enemy the burgomaster wearing a ring -that belonged to Frankenstein himself! He creates a scene, and is again forced to flee- making an unscheduled detour through the tent of a hypnotist, who will prove to be a help -and even more of a hindrance later on.

Hans accompanies him up into the mountains to escape- where they again encounter the mute woman, and, even more incredible- Frankenstein’s original creation, frozen in some glacial ice! The doctor helps thaw him out, finding the being he created alive but unresponsive. In hopes of totally restoring his creation, the doctor enlists the aforementioned hypnotist to help restore the monster’s brain function- which leads to the mesmerist providing his own menacing evil!

This 1964 color feature is typical of Hammer horror, with brilliant color, gore, and –ahem-some cleavage- and it's always a treat to watch the great Peter Cushing in action. We'll fill you in on the cast, see what Dr. Frankenstein says to us about building a monster, get another visit from that darn imp, plus bring back an often-requested Sven bit based on this film. We’ll also take a look back at our conversation with a Marvel Avenger who’s mad about the show, plus- we are honored by doing a couple segments with a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame honoree- drummer for the GoGos- Gina Schock!

"Evil of Frankenstein" runs tonight on MeTV at 8 pm eastern/pacific, 7 central, or, to find time and channel in your area, please check local listings or at www.metv.com. Remember that you can join the many Sven fans live-Tweeting during the show tonight on Twitter- using the hashtag #svengoolie . Chicago viewers get to make a second visit to “The Old Dark House” at 11 am this morning on WCIU, the U!

The Sven store is planning some new merchandise for upcoming special days- make sure you check there every so often to see what’s new for you!

Meanwhile, you have an appointment with the doctor tonight on MeTV- be a part of his HMO- Horrible Monster Obsession!