Gods and Monsters 1998
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SplatIt's 1957, and James Whale's heyday as the director of "Frankenstein," "Bride of Frankenstein" and "The Invisible Man" is long behind him. Retired and a semi-recluse, he lives his days accompanied only by images from his past. When his dour housekeeper, Hannah, hires a handsome young gardener, the flamboyant director and simple yard man develop an unlikely friendship, which will change them forever.
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as James Whale
as Clayton Boone
as Hanna
as Betty
as David Lewis
as Harry
as Dwight
as Edmund Kay
as Elsa Lanchester
as Boris Karloff
Director:
Writer:
Christopher Bram, Bill Condon
Stars:
Ian McKellen, Brendan Fraser, Lynn Redgrave, Lolita Davidovich, David Dukes, Kevin J. O'Connor, Mark Kiely, Jack Plotnick, Rosalind Ayres, Jack Betts,
Genres:
Drama
Release Date:
1998 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
105 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
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Gods and Monsters
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Cast
as James Whale
as Clayton Boone
as Hanna
as Betty
as David Lewis
as Harry
as Dwight
as Edmund Kay
as Elsa Lanchester
as Boris Karloff
as Colin Clive
as Leonard Barnett
as Princess Margaret
as Young Whale
as Sarah Whale
as William Whale
as Dr. Payne
as The Monster
as Elizabeth Taylor
as Assistant Director
as Camera Assistant
as Librarian
as Whale at 25
as George Cukor
as Photographer
as Michael Boone
as Dana Boone
as Sound Man
as Young Man at Pool
as Ernest Thesiger (uncredited)
as Kid Saylor (uncredited)
as Cukor Party Guest (uncredited)
as Jack Pierce (uncredited)
as Daisy (uncredited)
as Bar Patron (uncredited)
as Party Guest (uncredited)
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