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Frankenstein: A Cinematic Scrapbook

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1991
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6.3(4 votes)
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Science Fiction
Horror

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Documentary with a treasure trove of rare footage and vintage trailers, offering a rich and unusual look at the history of Frankenstein on the screen.

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