Alan Smithee's Frankenstein Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?

What Happens at the End of Alan Smithee's Frankenstein?

A quiet town is terrorized by a rash of homosexual murders and Detective Rojas is sent to investigate. Meanwhile, Dr Frankenstein is using the corpses from the graveyard to create his super-man. His work is interrupted when Ron Hardon and fat (male) wife Adelaida seek the doctor's expertise in helping them conceive a baby. Dr Frankenstein realizes that Adelaida must have breasts to become a mother, so he operates accordingly. A bit later, Ron catches his wife having oral sex with Frankenstein and becomes angry. But his anger turns quickly to joy, when Adelaida is suddenly pregnant and instantly has a baby. However the baby dies and, when Ron can't afford another medical session, the couple becomes lethargic. Dr Frankenstein decides to use Ron's body for his super-man experiments, killing him and then reviving him.

Germán Magariños's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Vic Cicuta's journey. Meanwhile, Dr Frankenstein is using the corpses from the graveyard to create his super-man.

How Does Vic Cicuta's Story End?

• Vic Cicuta: Vic Cicuta's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
• Paul Divano: Paul Divano's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
• Hernán Panessi: Hernán Panessi's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of Alan Smithee's Frankenstein Mean?

The ending of Alan Smithee's Frankenstein brings the narrative to a close, though viewer reception has been mixed. The resolution of Vic Cicuta's story may not satisfy all audiences.