Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster (2021)

Cast

• Boris Karloff - Self (archive footage)
• Sara Karloff - Self
• Guillermo del Toro - Self
• Ron Perlman - Self
• Stefanie Powers - Self
• Christopher Plummer - Self
• Peter Bogdanovich - Self
• Lee Grant - Self
• Joe Dante - Self
• Roger Corman - Self

Trailer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster about?

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.

Who directed Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster?

Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster was directed by Thomas Hamilton.

Who stars in Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster?

Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster stars Boris Karloff, Sara Karloff, Guillermo del Toro, Ron Perlman, Stefanie Powers, Christopher Plummer.

How long is Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster?

Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).

What genre is Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster?

Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster is a Documentary film.

Where was Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster produced?

Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster was produced in United States of America.