Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex

An affectionate documentary celebration of creature design and monster-making artistry, built on interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, and nostalgic reverence for filmmaking history.

The Frankenstein Complex takes a historical as well as a creative perspective, with a mix of fascinating scenes behind the camera, film clips, and dozens of interviews with all the big names in the industry. In addition to the many wonderful anecdotes, the film also offers a wealth of beautiful test material, while along the way showing how the art of filmmaking has changed over the years. An affectionate ode to monster makers throughout history.