The Frankenstein Complex
Films about Films
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1h 46m
Directed by Gilles Penso and Alexandre Poncet • Documentary • With Rick Baker, Joe Dante, Guillermo del Toro • 2015 • 107 minutes
The Frankenstein Complex explores a century of cinematic thrills and wonders, focusing on the relationship between movie monsters and their makers like modern Frankensteins, special effects wizards who create life out of raw material and sheer vision. This documentary interviews the greatest living artists in the genre and features exclusive footage from classics like Robocop and Jurassic Park.
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