The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster

1999 0h 45m EN

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7.3

IMDB

★7.7TMDB · 11★7.3IMDB · 269

Documentary

Synopsis

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

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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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

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: David J. Skal
Writers: David J. Skal
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 45-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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27 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by David J. Skal, shot by David J. Skal. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Keith Clark shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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David J. Skal and Rudy Behlmer and Sara Karloff carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0322326 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 11 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

David J. Skal directs. David J. Skal behind the camera. Keith Clark cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Tight 45-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
227 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by David J. Skal, shot by David J. Skal. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Keith Clark shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6David J. Skal and Rudy Behlmer and Sara Karloff carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0322326 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 11 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.