The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster
The history of Frankenstein's journey from novel to stage to screen to icon.
The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster (1999)
David J. Skal
At a glance
Countries
United States of America
Ratings
TMDB users
7.7/10
11 votes
Rating consensus
77/100 blend
Sources: TMDB
Warm reception overall — weighted ~77/100 across 1 rating source. The listed meters mostly agree.
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
Bill Condon
Self
Richard Gordon
Self
Gregory W. Mank
Self
Paul M. Jensen
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The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster (1999)
David J. Skal
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