The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster

Nan
0h 45m
2002
7.7 /10 (10)

Overview

The history of Frankenstein's journey from novel to stage to screen to icon.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 2002-11-01

Top Billed Cast

David J. Skal

Host - Self

Rudy Behlmer

Self

Sara Karloff

Self

Bob Madison

Self

Rick Baker

Self

Donald F. Glut

Self

Ivan Butler

Self

Jan-Christopher Horak

Self

Bill Condon

Self

Richard Gordon

Self

Gregory W. Mank

Self

Paul M. Jensen

Self

Boris Karloff

Self (archive footage)

Dwight David Frye

Self

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