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

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

29 mins | Documentary | June 8, 1999

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 Academy Award-winning film GODS AND MONSTERS starring Ian McKellen, Brendan Fraser and Lynn Redgrave. Narrated by author/ filmmaker Clive Barker, the documentary interweaves the life and career of James Whale, director of the original FRANKENSTEIN, with the making of the acclaimed biopic. Interviewees include writer/director Bill Condon (Oscar winner for best adapted screenplay), Ian McKellen, Brendan Fraser, Lynn Redgrave, and Christopher Bram, author of the novel FATHER OF FRANKENSTEIN, on which the film was based.

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

29 mins | Documentary | June 8, 1999

The World of Gods and Monsters: A Journey with James Whale
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 Academy Award-winning film GODS AND MONSTERS starring Ian McKellen, Brendan Fraser and Lynn Redgrave. Narrated by author/ filmmaker Clive Barker, the documentary interweaves the life and career of James Whale, director of the original FRANKENSTEIN, with the making of the acclaimed biopic. Interviewees include writer/director Bill Condon (Oscar winner for best adapted screenplay), Ian McKellen, Brendan Fraser, Lynn Redgrave, and Christopher Bram, author of the novel FATHER OF FRANKENSTEIN, on which the film was based.
IMDb rating 7.2
Producers Universal Home Entertainment
Original title The World of Gods and Monsters: A Journey with James Whale
Directors Sam Irvin, David J. Skal
Writers David J. Skal

Cast

Clive Barker

as Self / Narrator

Bill Condon

as Self

Ian McKellen

as Self

Brendan Fraser

as Self

Gloria Stuart

as Self

Lynn Redgrave

as Self