The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster (2002)
Overview
The history of Frankenstein's journey from novel to stage to screen to icon.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 2.747 |
Directed By
David J. Skal
Crew
David J. Skal
David J. Skal
David J. Skal
Debbie San Filippo
Keith Clark
David J. Skal
Marian Mansi
David Martin
Colleen A. Benn
Guy Jackson
Clay Harrison
Jay Elkayam
Dan Perri
TOP 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
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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