Penny Dreadful
Paramount (2014)
Drama, Horror, Fantasy
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IMDB   8.3
7 hr 20 mins USA / English
DVD  Region 1
Timothy Dalton Sir Malcolm
Eva Green Vanessa Ives
Josh Hartnett Ethan Chandler
Reeve Carney Dorian Gray
Harry Treadaway Dr. Victor Frankenstein
Billie Piper Brona Croft
Danny Sapani Sembene
Rory Kinnear The Creature
Olivia Llewellyn Mina Harker
Hannah Tointon Maud Gunneson
Gavin Fowler Simon
Robert Nairne Master Vampire
Alun Armstrong Vincent Brand
Olly Alexander Fenton
Simon Russell Beale Ferdinand Lyle
Director
James Hawes
Coky Giedroyc
Producer John Logan
James Flynn
Writer John Logan
Cinematography Xavi Giménez
Owen McPolin
Musician Abel Korzeniowski

In PENNY DREADFUL, some of literature's most famously terrifying characters - including Dr. Frankenstein and his creature, Dorian Gray and iconic figures from the novel Dracula - become embroiled in Victorian London. The series weaves together these classic horror origin stories as the characters grapple with their monstrous alienation. This project marks Logan and Mendes' second major collaboration, following Skyfall, their recent critically-acclaimed and box office record-breaking James Bond film, which Mendes directed and Logan co-wrote; and their first ever collaboration for television. The project will be produced by Mendes' production company Neal Street Productions.
Episodes
    Seen it: Yes   1 hr 0 mins    5/11/2014  1.  Night Work
A woman and an explorer investigate the murder of someone close to them, engaging a sharp-shooter and Dr. Frankenstein for help.
Director:  Juan Antonio Bayona  Writer:  John Logan 
    Seen it: Yes   1 hr 0 mins    5/18/2014  2.  Séance
Vanessa and Sir Malcom search for answers at an Egyptionist's party; Madame Kali hosts a séance; Ethan befriends a young Irish immigrant.
Director:  Juan Antonio Bayona  Writer:  John Logan 
    Seen it: Yes   1 hr 0 mins    5/25/2014  3.  Resurrection
Dr. Frankenstein is confronted by his past. Vanessa has a vision of Mina.
Director:  Dearbhla Walsh  Writer:  John Logan 
Guest starring:  Olly Alexander, Olivia Llewellyn,  Hannah Tointon, Mary Stockley
    Seen it: Yes   1 hr 0 mins    6/1/2014  4.  Demimonde
Vanessa grows infatuated. Van Helsing comes to work with Dr. Frankenstein.
Director:  Dearbhla Walsh  Writer:  John Logan 
    Seen it: Yes   1 hr 0 mins    6/8/2014  5.  Closer Than Sisters
Vanessa recalls her past and the events that led to Mina's disappearance.
Director:  Coky Giedroyc  Writer:  John Logan 
    Seen it: Yes   1 hr 0 mins    6/15/2014  6.  What Death Can Join Together
Vanessa's latest vision leads Sir Malcolm, Ethan and Sembene to explore a plague ship in search of Mina. Meanwhile, Van Helsing reveals to Dr. Frankenstein more details about the creature that has taken Mina. Later, Vanessa's night with Dorian unlocks something dark within her.
Director:  Coky Giedroyc  Writer:  John Logan 
    Seen it: Yes   1 hr 0 mins    6/22/2014  7.  Possession
Sir Malcolm, Ethan and Sembene do everything they can to save Vanessa.
Director:  James Hawes  Writer:  John Logan 
    Seen it: Yes   1 hr 0 mins    6/29/2014  8.  Grand Guignol
Vanessa and Sir Malcolm confront their worst nightmares. Season finale.
Director:  James Hawes  Writer:  John Logan 
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