Synopsis
The history of Frankenstein's journey from novel to stage to screen to icon.
Movie Information
- Director
- David J. Skal
- Writers
- David J. Skal
- Release Year
- 1999
- Runtime
- 45 minutes
- Genre
- Documentary
- Language
- EN
- Country
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Rating
- 7.7 / 10 (11 votes)
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
Jan-Christopher Horak
Self
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