Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex

2015 1h 44m FR

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7.4

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★7.2TMDB · 30★7.4IMDB · 592

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Synopsis

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The Frankenstein Complex takes a historical as well as a creative perspective, with a mix of fascinating scenes behind the camera, film clips, and dozens of interviews with all the big names in the industry. In addition to the many wonderful anecdotes, the film also offers a wealth of beautiful test material, while along the way showing how the art of filmmaking has changed over the years. An affectionate ode to monster makers throughout history.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Alec Gillis
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Chris Walas
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Dennis Muren
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Greg Nicotero
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Guillermo del Toro
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Joe Dante
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John Landis
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Kevin Smith
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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Alexandre Poncet
Writers: Alexandre Poncet, Gilles Penso
Languages: English, French
Countries: France

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ERA

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Released 11 years ago.

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2 / 8

WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, French.

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3 / 8

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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Original score by Alexandre Poncet. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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

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6 / 8

CAST

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Alec Gillis and Chris Walas and Dennis Muren carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt5253754 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 30 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Alexandre Poncet directs. Alexandre Poncet scores. Gilles Penso cuts. Produced in France. Dialogue in English, French.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 11 years ago.
2Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, French.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Original score by Alexandre Poncet. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Gilles Penso shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Alec Gillis and Chris Walas and Dennis Muren carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt5253754 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 30 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.