Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster(2021)
Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster Synopsis
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.
Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster (2021) is a documentary film directed by Thomas Hamilton, released on September 17, 2021 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Boris Karloff, Sara Karloff, Guillermo del Toro and Ron Perlman. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Thomas Hamilton
- Production:
- Shout! Studios, Abramorama
- Status:
- Released
Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster (2021) Trailer
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Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster Cast & Crew
Main cast
Boris Karloff
as Self (archive footage)
Sara Karloff
as Self
Guillermo del Toro
as Self
Ron Perlman
as Self
Stefanie Powers
as Self
Christopher Plummer
as Self
Peter Bogdanovich
as Self
Lee Grant
as Self
Joe Dante
as Self
Roger Corman
as Self
Norman Jewison
as Self
David J. Skal
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Thomas Hamilton.
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Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 7 ratings.
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Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster online?
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Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster (2021) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster?
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The main cast of Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster (2021) includes Boris Karloff, Sara Karloff, Guillermo del Toro, Ron Perlman and Stefanie Powers. The film was directed by Thomas Hamilton. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster released?
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Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster was released on September 17, 2021 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster worth watching?
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Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster (2021) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster?
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