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Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster

Documentary

2021, Movie, 1h 43min

Beginning just before his debut as Frankenstein’s creation, this documentary compellingly explores the life and legacy of a cinema legend, presenting a perceptive history of the genre he personified. Karloff's films were long derided as hokum and attacked by censors, but his phenomenal popularity and pervasive influence endures, inspiring some of our greatest actors and directors into the 21st Century – among them Guillermo Del Toro, Ron Perlman, Roger Corman, and John Landis, all of whom and many more contribute their personal insights and anecdotes.

Country: United States

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Critic Leslie Felperin

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...this is one huge knowledge bomb...

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"Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster" offers a captivating look at the life and legacy of a cinema legend, exploring Karloff's 60-year career in the entertainment industry and his enduring impact on popular culture. From his iconic role as Frankenstein's creation to his influence on generations of actors and directors, this documentary presents a perceptive history of the genre he personified. Featuring interviews with Guillermo Del Toro, Ron Perlman, Roger Corman, John Landis, and many more, this Shudder exclusive promises to shed new light on the man behind the monster.

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