The Frankenstein Theory
Professor Jonathan Venkenheim reveals that Mary Shelley's Frankenstein
is a fictionalized account of his ancestor Johann's scientific and medical accomplishments.
Interviewed separately, Venkenheim's girlfriend Anne reveals that he's been suspended
and scoffs at his theory.
This view is shared by the film crew, though Vicky, the director, stands up for her friend.
In their next interview with Venkenheim, he discusses how the Illuminati were trying to discover
the secret of life when Johann secretly founded genetics.
However, because Johann destroyed his notes, Venkenheim has no proof.
Venkenheim and the film crew leave for Canada,
stopping along the way to meet Clarence,
who survived an encounter with the monster.
Clarence identifies his attacker using a sketch
of what Venkenheim claims is a 19th century murderer.
Clarence, a meth dealer, reacts erratically to this claim.
Shaken and scared, the crew quickly leaves
and berates Venkenheim while picking up their guide, Karl.
Citing his obsession, Anne breaks up with Venkenheim,
but he remains undeterred despite Karl's reluctance.
Along the way, Venkenheim reveals the monster is an experiment in longevity
and argues that the monster can unlock many scientific mysteries.
The group eventually abandons their car in favor of snowmobiles.
Eric, the producer, shoots footage of a mysterious figure,
while Venkenheim claims to feel the monster's presence.
The group hears wolves howling, though Karl mocks their concerns.
At their destination, they find an old yurt and some bones,
seemingly validating Venkenheim's theories.
Luke, the camera man, briefly sees something moving in the distance.
Venkenheim produces a map, theorizing the monster follows a large herd of caribou
and kills in self-defense when he approaches civilization.
The crew reacts with fear and anger,
and Brian almost gets into a fight with Venkenheim; Vicky defuses the situation.
Karl disputes the existence of a monster and instead suggests a bear,
telling them a story about a friend who was terrorized by a polar bear.
Karl concludes by warning them not to mess with the forces of nature.
At night, they hear wolves howling again, but a monstrous growling cuts them off.
Venkenheim thinks it's the monster, but Brian disagrees.
In the morning, they find a snowmobile vandalized and another stolen.
Karl leaves to hunt down the vandal, despite Venkenheim's protests.
Brian and Eric eventually discover Karl's body and freak out,
insisting that they all leave immediately.
Venkenheim refuses and argues that the creature killed Karl because he felt threatened.
Luke leaves on the remaining snowmobile, seeking help.
A day later, Vicky reports that Luke has not returned,
a storm has arrived, and no help will come.
They discuss the possibility that the monster is responsible for Luke's disappearance;
Venkenheim suggests they appeal to the monster's humanity,
as the monster is intelligent and seeking companionship, which Vicky doubts.
At night, they hear the monster growling again,
which Venkenheim interprets as a warning to leave – something they can't do.
In the morning, the group sets out on foot, following Luke's tracks,
and finally spots his abandoned snowmobile.
They split up, looking for Luke, but, when Brian discovers Luke's body,
the monster attacks and kills him.
Venkenheim insists that they go back to the yurt and wait for help,
but the monster is in the yurt, enraged.
Despite Venkenheim's warning not to run, Eric panics and is killed by the monster.
Attempting to reason with the monster, Venkenheim pushes his luck by touching it.
Venkenheim is ripped apart off-camera as Vicky cowers in the yurt.
The monster breaks down the door, throws her around, and stomps off with her body.
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