Frankenstein: A Modern Myth - 2012

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".

60min
2012
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating7.0/10

Cast

David Bradley profile pictureDavid BradleySelf - Narrator (voice)
Daniel Ings profile pictureDaniel IngsReadings (voice)
Benedict Cumberbatch profile pictureBenedict CumberbatchSelf / Frankenstein / The Monster
John Waters profile pictureJohn WatersSelf - Director
Jonny Lee Miller profile pictureJonny Lee MillerSelf / Frankenstein / The Monster

About Frankenstein: A Modern Myth

Frankenstein: A Modern Myth Overview

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".

Runtime: 60min

Extra details

Original Title: Frankenstein: A Modern Myth
Original Language: English
Directed By: Adam Low
Production Companies
Lone Star ProductionsNational TheatreChannel 4 Television