The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster

7.7/ 10 11 votes 1999-01-01 0h 45m 2 popularity

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

Director: David J. Skal

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David J. Skal

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Rudy Behlmer

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Sara Karloff

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Bob Madison

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Rick Baker

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Donald F. Glut

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Ivan Butler

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Jan-Christopher Horak

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