The documentary chronicles Lord Byron's attempt to escape scandal and his growing fame, leading him to retreat to a villa in Geneva. He is joined by friends, and on a dark and stormy night, they engage in a ghost story-telling competition. The challenge sparks the creation of Mary Shelley's iconic novel, Frankenstein.
Frankenstein and the Vampyre: A Dark and Stormy Night
The year 1816 saw the genesis of Frankenstein and the modern vampire narrative at a gathering in Geneva.
