The Frankenstein Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster (1999) (V)

Director:

David J. Skal

Writer:

David J. Skal (writer)

Genre:

Documentary | Horror

Plot Keywords:

Hollywood | Film Making | Character Name In Title

Cast

David J. Skal	...	Himself - Host
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Rick Baker	...	Himself
Rudy Behlmer	...	Himself
Ivan Butler	...	Himself
Bill Condon	...	Himself
Dwight David Frye	...	Himself (as Dwight D. Frye)
Donald F. Glut	...	Himself
Richard Gordon	...	Himself
Jan-Christopher Horak	...	Himself
Paul M. Jensen	...	Himself
Sara Karloff	...	Herself
Bob Madison	...	Himself
Gregory W. Mank	...	Himself

Runtime:

45 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Black and White | Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Company:

Universal Studios Home Video

Trivia:

This documentary is on both the Universal Classic Monster Collection & Monster Legacy Collection DVDs for Frankenstein (1931).

Movie Connections:

References Das Cabinet des Dr. Caligari. (1920)

Frankenmentary

Included with Universal's excellent Frankenstein DVD. Film historian David J. Skal hosts this documentary about the 1931 classic. Filmmakers, film historians, and writers discuss the novel and its many dramatic and film incarnations (at least Universal's long series). Discussions include the influence of German impressionist filmmakers on Hollywood horror movies, make-up, and the actors. Sara Karloff, daughter of the actor, is one of the many interviewees.