Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex (2016)

  • 6
  • 10/22/2016 (AT)
  • Documentary
  • 1h 44m

Overview

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.

Alexandre Poncet

Director, Writer

Gilles Penso

Director, Writer

Cast

Alec Gillis's headshot

Alec Gillis

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Chris Walas's headshot

Chris Walas

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Dennis Muren's headshot

Dennis Muren

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Greg Nicotero's headshot

Greg Nicotero

Self
Guillermo del Toro's headshot

Guillermo del Toro

Self
Joe Dante's headshot

Joe Dante

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John Landis's headshot

John Landis

Self
Kevin Smith's headshot

Kevin Smith

Self

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