Frankenstein: A Modern Myth(2012)
Frankenstein: A Modern Myth Synopsis
From Boris Karloff to Mel Brooks - Frankenstein has fired the imagination of generations of artists who have created their own interpretation of this Gothic masterpiece. Frankenstein: A Modern Myth looks at some of these depictions, including Danny Boyle's sell-out hit at the National Theatre. The film has exclusive access to rehearsals and interviews with Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller - who alternate the roles of Victor Frankenstein and the Creature - and with Danny Boyle. It also features cult film director John Waters: "I'm sympathetic to monsters, and this was the first one I came across as a child".
Frankenstein: A Modern Myth (2012) is a documentary film directed by Tim Van Someren, released on October 31, 2012 with a runtime of 1h. It stars David Bradley, Daniel Ings, Sarah Mowat and Danny Boyle. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Tim Van Someren
- Writers:
- Nick Dear
- Producers:
- Martin Rosenbaum
- Cinematographer:
- Martin Rosenbaum
- Production:
- Lone Star Productions, National Theatre, Channel 4 Television
- Status:
- Released
Frankenstein: A Modern Myth Cast & Crew
Main cast
David Bradley
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Daniel Ings
as Readings (voice)
- Sarah Mowat
Sarah Mowat
as Readings (voice)
Danny Boyle
as Self
Benedict Cumberbatch
as Self / Frankenstein / The Monster
John Waters
as Self - Director
Jonny Lee Miller
as Self / Frankenstein / The Monster
- Gwen Adshead
Gwen Adshead
as Self - Chief Forensic Psychotherapist, Broadmoor Hospital (as Dr. Gwen Adshead)
- Philip Ball
Philip Ball
as Self - Historian of Science
- Nick Dear
Nick Dear
as Self - Playwright
- Daisy Hay
Daisy Hay
as Self - Mary Shelley Biographer
- Stephen Hebron
Stephen Hebron
as Self - Bodleian Library, Oxford
Key crew
Directed by Tim Van Someren, written by Nick Dear, produced by Martin Rosenbaum.
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Frankenstein: A Modern Myth Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Frankenstein: A Modern Myth – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Frankenstein: A Modern Myth?
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The main cast of Frankenstein: A Modern Myth (2012) includes David Bradley, Daniel Ings, Sarah Mowat, Danny Boyle and Benedict Cumberbatch. The film was directed by Tim Van Someren. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Frankenstein: A Modern Myth released?
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Frankenstein: A Modern Myth was released on October 31, 2012 and runs for 1h.
Is Frankenstein: A Modern Myth worth watching?
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Frankenstein: A Modern Myth (2012) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.