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Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex(2015)
Status: Released
Date: 2015-11-18
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Time: 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.
Languages: English, French.
Countries:
France
ProductionCompanies:
Frenetic Arts
Movie: Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex
Top 10 Billed 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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John Landis
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Kevin Smith
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Phil Tippett
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Matt Winston
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