The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster

The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster (2002)

November 1st, 20020h 45min

Documentary, Horror
79%

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The history of Frankenstein's journey from novel to stage to screen to icon.


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