The World of Gods and Monsters: A Journey with James Whale

1999 0h 29m EN

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6.5

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★6.5TMDB · 2

Documentary

Synopsis

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Written, co-produced and co-directed by David J. Skal, THE WORLD OF GODS AND MONSTERS is a behind-the scenes chronicle of the making of the 1998 Academy Award-winning film GODS AND MONSTERS starring Ian McKellen, Brendan Fraser and Lynn Redgrave. Narrated by author/ filmmaker Clive Barker, the documentary interweaves the life and career of James Whale, director of the original FRANKENSTEIN, with the making of the acclaimed biopic. Interviewees include writer/director Bill Condon (Oscar winner for best adapted screenplay), Ian McKellen, Brendan Fraser, Lynn Redgrave, and Christopher Bram, author of the novel FATHER OF FRANKENSTEIN, on which the film was based.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Clive Barker
Self - Narrator
Bill Condon
Self
Curtis Harrington
Self
Christopher Bram
Self
Ian McKellen
Self
Brendan Fraser
Self
Gloria Stuart
Self
Lynn Redgrave
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 29-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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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 Carter Burwell. 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 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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6 / 8

CAST

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Clive Barker and Bill Condon and Curtis Harrington carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0326426 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

David J. Skal directs. Carter Burwell scores. Keith Clark cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Tight 29-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.
4Original score by Carter Burwell. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Keith Clark shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Clive Barker and Bill Condon and Curtis Harrington carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0326426 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.