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  • 2006
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    Vampira: The Movie

    Vampira: The Movie

    7.5 2006 HD

    Vampira The Movie chronicles the story of Malia "Vampira" Nurmi living on the very edge of show business and her rise to celluloid cultdom 50 years...

    Genre: Horror

    Cast: Forrest J. Ackerman

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  • 2002
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    The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster

    The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster

    7.9 2002 HD

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

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: David J. Skal

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  • 1996
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    Vampires: Thirst for the Truth

    Vampires: Thirst for the Truth

    10 1996 HD

    A documentary that explores man's enduring fascination with the vampire legend by examining historical accounts, literary works, and as they are...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Forrest J. Ackerman

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  • 2010
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    The Real Vampire Files

    The Real Vampire Files

    0 2010 HD

    From myths to monsters to Twilight. Where did 'Vampire' come from? Where is it today? And where is it going next?

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Robert Latimer

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  • 2000
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    Now You See Him: 'The Invisible Man' Revealed!

    Now You See Him: 'The Invisible Man' Revealed!

    6.4 2000 HD

    A documentary from Universal about the movie "The Invisible Man" (1933) directed by James Whale.

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Rudy Behlmer

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  • 1999
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    The Road to 'Dracula'

    The Road to 'Dracula'

    7.5 1999 HD

    A documentary from Universal about the movie "Dracula" (1931) starring Bela Lugosi.

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Carla Laemmle

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  • 2000
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    Abbott and Costello Meet the Monsters!

    Abbott and Costello Meet the Monsters!

    7.3 2000 HD

    A documentary from Universal about the movie Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein.

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: David J. Skal

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  • 2000
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    Back to the Black Lagoon: A Creature Chronicle

    Back to the Black Lagoon: A Creature Chronicle

    7.3 2000 HD

    Documentary about the making of and legacy of The Creature from the Black Lagoon included in The Legacy Collection box set.

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: David J. Skal

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  • 2012
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    The Birds: Hitchcock's Monster Movie

    The Birds: Hitchcock's Monster Movie

    0 2012 HD

    This documentary short explores the origins of the monster movie and how Alfred Hitchcock's "The Birds" (1963) fits in the genre.

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: John Carpenter

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  • 2006
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    Hitchcocked!

    Hitchcocked!

    0 2006 HD

    A tribute to the work of Alfred Hitchcock, featuring contemporary filmmakers, writers, performers, and cultural critics.

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Larry Cohen

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  • 2022
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    Boris Karloff: The Rest of the Story

    Boris Karloff: The Rest of the Story

    10 2022 HD

    Boris Karloff: The Rest of the Story takes a deeper look at the life and career of Boris Karloff, from 1931 to 1969, exploring films such as The...

    Genre: Horror

    Cast: Boris Karloff

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  • 2004
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    Hollywood's Creepiest Creatures

    Hollywood's Creepiest Creatures

    10 2004 HD

    Elvira hosts this humorous look at movie monsters and facts about the real animals on which they're based. Included: clips from films; and interviews...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Cassandra Peterson

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  • 2004
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    Ed Gein: The Ghoul of Plainfield

    Ed Gein: The Ghoul of Plainfield

    5.9 2004 HD

    Documentary about the real life inspiration behind "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre," serial killer Ed Gein.

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Ed Gein

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  • 1976
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    All Over

    All Over

    0 1976 HD

    As a famous man lies dying, his family—including both his wife and his mistress—gathers inside, while members of the media converge...

    Genre:

    Cast: Myra Carter

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  • 2004
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    Tod Browning's 'Freaks': The Sideshow Cinema

    Tod Browning's 'Freaks': The Sideshow Cinema

    7.3 2004 HD

    Documentary recounting the making of Tod Browning's Freaks. Featuring interviews with experts and actual sideshow performers, this film gives a...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: David J. Skal

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  • 2005
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    The Perfect Scary Movie

    The Perfect Scary Movie

    7.5 2005 HD

    A documentary looking at the various conventions and scare techniques of the horror genre.

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Alexander Armstrong

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  • 2006
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    Night Terrors: The Origins of Wes Craven's Nightmares

    Night Terrors: The Origins of Wes Craven's Nightmares

    5.5 2006 HD

    A look at the importance of dreams in relation to Wes Craven's successful A Nightmare on Elm Street horror franchise.

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Amanda Wyss

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  • 2021
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    Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster

    Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster

    8 2021 HD

    Beginning just before his debut as Frankenstein’s creation, this documentary compellingly explores the life and legacy of a cinema legend,...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Boris Karloff

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  • 2024
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    Mysteries Mean Dark Corners

    Mysteries Mean Dark Corners

    0 2024 HD

    Video essay about the 1927 film 'The Cat and the Canary'.

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Elias Alon Sommer

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  • 2002
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    The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster

    The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster

    7.9 2002 HD

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

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: David J. Skal

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  • 2002
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    The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster

    The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster

    7.9 2002 HD

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

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: David J. Skal

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  • 2002
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    The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster

    The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster

    7.9 2002 HD

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

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: David J. Skal

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  • 2002
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    The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster

    The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster

    7.9 2002 HD

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

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: David J. Skal

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  • 1999
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    She's Alive! Creating 'The Bride of Frankenstein'

    She's Alive! Creating 'The Bride of Frankenstein'

    7.5 1999 HD

    Documentary about the making of 1935's "The Bride of Frankenstein."

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Joe Dante

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  • 1999
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    She's Alive! Creating 'The Bride of Frankenstein'

    She's Alive! Creating 'The Bride of Frankenstein'

    7.5 1999 HD

    Documentary about the making of 1935's "The Bride of Frankenstein."

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Joe Dante

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  • 1999
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    She's Alive! Creating 'The Bride of Frankenstein'

    She's Alive! Creating 'The Bride of Frankenstein'

    7.5 1999 HD

    Documentary about the making of 1935's "The Bride of Frankenstein."

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Joe Dante

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  • 1999
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    She's Alive! Creating 'The Bride of Frankenstein'

    She's Alive! Creating 'The Bride of Frankenstein'

    7.5 1999 HD

    Documentary about the making of 1935's "The Bride of Frankenstein."

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Joe Dante

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  • 2000
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    Abbott and Costello Meet the Monsters!

    Abbott and Costello Meet the Monsters!

    7.3 2000 HD

    A documentary from Universal about the movie Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein.

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: David J. Skal

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  • 2000
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    Abbott and Costello Meet the Monsters!

    Abbott and Costello Meet the Monsters!

    7.3 2000 HD

    A documentary from Universal about the movie Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein.

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: David J. Skal

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  • 1999
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    Monster by Moonlight! The Immortal Saga of 'The Wolf Man'

    Monster by Moonlight! The Immortal Saga of 'The Wolf Man'

    6.9 1999 HD

    Starting with "The Wolf Man" (in 1941), Universal Studios made five movies featuring The Wolf Man, a character portrayed by Lon Chaney, Jr. Monster...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Rick Baker

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  • 2000
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    Now You See Him: 'The Invisible Man' Revealed!

    Now You See Him: 'The Invisible Man' Revealed!

    6.4 2000 HD

    A documentary from Universal about the movie "The Invisible Man" (1933) directed by James Whale.

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Rudy Behlmer

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  • 2000
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    Mummy Dearest: A Horror Tradition Unearthed

    Mummy Dearest: A Horror Tradition Unearthed

    7 2000 HD

    Documentary featured on the Classic Monster Collection and Monster Legacy Collection for The Mummy (1932).

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Rudy Behlmer

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  • 2000
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    Mummy Dearest: A Horror Tradition Unearthed

    Mummy Dearest: A Horror Tradition Unearthed

    7 2000 HD

    Documentary featured on the Classic Monster Collection and Monster Legacy Collection for The Mummy (1932).

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Rudy Behlmer

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  • 1999
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    Monster by Moonlight! The Immortal Saga of 'The Wolf Man'

    Monster by Moonlight! The Immortal Saga of 'The Wolf Man'

    6.9 1999 HD

    Starting with "The Wolf Man" (in 1941), Universal Studios made five movies featuring The Wolf Man, a character portrayed by Lon Chaney, Jr. Monster...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Rick Baker

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  • 2000
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    Abbott and Costello Meet the Monsters!

    Abbott and Costello Meet the Monsters!

    7.3 2000 HD

    A documentary from Universal about the movie Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein.

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: David J. Skal

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  • 1999
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    The Road to 'Dracula'

    The Road to 'Dracula'

    7.5 1999 HD

    A documentary from Universal about the movie "Dracula" (1931) starring Bela Lugosi.

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Carla Laemmle

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  • 2000
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    The Opera Ghost: A Phantom Unmasked

    The Opera Ghost: A Phantom Unmasked

    8 2000 HD

    A documentary from Universal about their Phantom of the Opera movies.

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Scott MacQueen

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  • 2000
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    Back to the Black Lagoon: A Creature Chronicle

    Back to the Black Lagoon: A Creature Chronicle

    7.3 2000 HD

    Documentary about the making of and legacy of The Creature from the Black Lagoon included in The Legacy Collection box set.

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: David J. Skal

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  • 2000
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    Back to the Black Lagoon: A Creature Chronicle

    Back to the Black Lagoon: A Creature Chronicle

    7.3 2000 HD

    Documentary about the making of and legacy of The Creature from the Black Lagoon included in The Legacy Collection box set.

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: David J. Skal

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  • 2000
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    Back to the Black Lagoon: A Creature Chronicle

    Back to the Black Lagoon: A Creature Chronicle

    7.3 2000 HD

    Documentary about the making of and legacy of The Creature from the Black Lagoon included in The Legacy Collection box set.

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: David J. Skal

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  • 2003
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    Carla Laemmle Remembers: An Interview with David J. Skal

    Carla Laemmle Remembers: An Interview with David J. Skal

    10 2003 HD

    Actress and neice of Universal Pictures founder Carl Laemmle, Carla Laemmle recounts the events that occured while filming Phantom of the Opera, The...

    Genre:

    Cast: Carla Laemmle

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  • 1999
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    The Road to 'Dracula'

    The Road to 'Dracula'

    7.5 1999 HD

    A documentary from Universal about the movie "Dracula" (1931) starring Bela Lugosi.

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Carla Laemmle

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  • 2001
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    Heroes of Horror

    Heroes of Horror

    9 2001 HD

    A&E Comprehensive biographies of five of the greatest classic stars of the horror genre. Features lots or archive footage from some the greatest...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Lon Chaney Jr.

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  • 1995
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    Lon Chaney: Son of a Thousand Faces

    Lon Chaney: Son of a Thousand Faces

    9 1995 HD

    Born Creighton Chaney, this is a biographical documentary on Lon Chaney Jr, the only star to play all four of the classic monsters: the Mummy, the...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Richard Kiley

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  • 2000
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    The Opera Ghost: A Phantom Unmasked

    The Opera Ghost: A Phantom Unmasked

    8 2000 HD

    A documentary from Universal about their Phantom of the Opera movies.

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Scott MacQueen

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  • 2000
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    Mummy Dearest: A Horror Tradition Unearthed

    Mummy Dearest: A Horror Tradition Unearthed

    7 2000 HD

    Documentary featured on the Classic Monster Collection and Monster Legacy Collection for The Mummy (1932).

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Rudy Behlmer

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  • 2002
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    The Universe According to Universal

    The Universe According to Universal

    5 2002 HD

    Narrator Rudy Behlmer guides a look through Universal's place in film history as a source of alien visitation, extraterrestrial life, and other...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Rudy Behlmer

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  • 2002
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    The Universe According to Universal

    The Universe According to Universal

    5 2002 HD

    Narrator Rudy Behlmer guides a look through Universal's place in film history as a source of alien visitation, extraterrestrial life, and other...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Rudy Behlmer

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  • 2002
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    The Universe According to Universal

    The Universe According to Universal

    5 2002 HD

    Narrator Rudy Behlmer guides a look through Universal's place in film history as a source of alien visitation, extraterrestrial life, and other...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Rudy Behlmer

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  • 2000
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    The Opera Ghost: A Phantom Unmasked

    The Opera Ghost: A Phantom Unmasked

    8 2000 HD

    A documentary from Universal about their Phantom of the Opera movies.

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Scott MacQueen

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  • 1999
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    The World of Gods and Monsters: A Journey with James Whale

    The World of Gods and Monsters: A Journey with James Whale

    6 1999 HD

    Written, co-produced and co-directed by David J. Skal, THE WORLD OF GODS AND MONSTERS is a behind-the scenes chronicle of the making of the 1998...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Clive Barker

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  • 1999
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    The World of Gods and Monsters: A Journey with James Whale

    The World of Gods and Monsters: A Journey with James Whale

    6 1999 HD

    Written, co-produced and co-directed by David J. Skal, THE WORLD OF GODS AND MONSTERS is a behind-the scenes chronicle of the making of the 1998...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Clive Barker

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  • 1999
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    The World of Gods and Monsters: A Journey with James Whale

    The World of Gods and Monsters: A Journey with James Whale

    6 1999 HD

    Written, co-produced and co-directed by David J. Skal, THE WORLD OF GODS AND MONSTERS is a behind-the scenes chronicle of the making of the 1998...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Clive Barker

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  • 2000
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    Now You See Him: 'The Invisible Man' Revealed!

    Now You See Him: 'The Invisible Man' Revealed!

    6.4 2000 HD

    A documentary from Universal about the movie "The Invisible Man" (1933) directed by James Whale.

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Rudy Behlmer

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  • 2000
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    Now You See Him: 'The Invisible Man' Revealed!

    Now You See Him: 'The Invisible Man' Revealed!

    6.4 2000 HD

    A documentary from Universal about the movie "The Invisible Man" (1933) directed by James Whale.

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Rudy Behlmer

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