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Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex
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Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex

2015-11-18 · 104 min · ★ 7.2

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The Frankenstein Complex takes a historical as well as a creative perspective, with a mix of fascinating scenes behind the camera, film clips, and dozens of interviews with all the big names in the industry. In addition to the many wonderful anecdotes, the film also offers a wealth of beautiful test material, while along the way showing how the art of filmmaking has changed over the years. An affectionate ode to monster makers throughout history.

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Directors
Gilles Penso, Alexandre Poncet
Production companies
Frenetic Arts
Countries
France
Status
Released

Top Cast

Alec GillisAlec GillisSelf
Chris WalasChris WalasSelf
Dennis MurenDennis MurenSelf
Greg NicoteroGreg NicoteroSelf
Guillermo del ToroGuillermo del ToroSelf
Joe DanteJoe DanteSelf
John LandisJohn LandisSelf
Kevin SmithKevin SmithSelf
Phil TippettPhil TippettSelf
Matt WinstonMatt WinstonSelf
Mike ElizaldeMike ElizaldeSelf
Richard TaylorRichard TaylorSelf
Rick BakerRick BakerSelf
Stephen ChiodoStephen ChiodoSelf
Steve JohnsonSteve JohnsonSelf
Tom Woodruff Jr.Tom Woodruff Jr.Self

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