Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex

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Where to watch

Amazon Prime Video

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Screambox Amazon Channel

Amazon Prime Video with Ads

Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel

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.

Cast

Alec Gillis

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Chris Walas

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Dennis Muren

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Greg Nicotero

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Guillermo del Toro

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Joe Dante

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