Frankenstein Island

The film was released in 1981, placing it under the jurisdiction of the Copyright Act of 1976. Unlike films from the 1928–1963 era, it did not require a renewal filing to maintain its status. Under the 1976 Act, works published between 1978 and 1989 (the 'notice window') required a valid copyright notice or registration within five years to maintain protection. A search of the US Copyright Office online records (COHM) confirms that the film was registered on April 28, 1982, under registration number PA0000140321, with Intercontinental Releasing Corporation listed as the claimant. This registration occurred within one year of publication, satisfying the requirements for protection during the notice window. The film is also widely available through legitimate home video distributors like VCI Entertainment, which indicates active licensing and rightsholder presence. Note: generated without live web grounding (the grounded research engine was unavailable). Verify the cited sources independently before relying on this determination.