Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster 2021
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Topic: Film "Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster" (2021). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2021
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 103 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 17, 2021
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Shout! Studios, Abramorama
- Genres
- Documentary
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.3/10 from 7 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~103 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Shout! Studios, Abramorama
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Topic: Film "Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster" (2021).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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Title: Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster.
Year: 2021.
Genre: Documentary (American-British).
Subject: Life and career of English actor Boris Karloff, known for horror films.
Director/Writer: Thomas Hamilton.
Co-producer: Ron MacCloskey.
Runtime: 1h 43m.
Release Date: 09/17/2021 (US).
Content: Starts just before his debut as Frankenstein's creation. Explores his 60-year career and legacy as a 20th-century icon. Mentions his films were attacked by censors and derided as hokum.
Contributors/Interviews: Guillermo del Toro, Ron Perlman, Roger Corman, John Landis, Christopher Plummer, Sara Karloff.
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“A gripping exploration of documentary that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster worth watching?
Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster holds a community rating of 6.3/10 based on 7 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Documentary for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster and when was it released?
Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster is a feature film with a runtime of 103 minutes. It was released in 2021. Release status: Released.
Who directed Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster?
Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster was directed by Thomas Hamilton.
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