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Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster
Directed by
Thomas Hamilton
NR
2021
1h 43m
Documentary
,
Biography
7.6
91%
62%
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Karloff, examining his illustrious 60-year career in the entertainment industry and his enduring legacy as one of the icons of 20th century popular culture.
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Cast of Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster
Boris Karloff
Self (archive footage)
Sara Karloff
Self
Guillermo del Toro
Self
Ron Perlman
Self
Stefanie Powers
Self
Christopher Plummer
Self
Peter Bogdanovich
Self
Lee Grant
Self
Joe Dante
Self
Roger Corman
Self
Norman Jewison
Self
David J. Skal
Self
Gregory W. Mank
Self
John Landis
Self
Ian Ogilvy
Self
Dick Miller
Self
Orson Bean
Self
Thomas Hamilton
Director
Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster Ratings & Reviews
Cambridge Day
Sarah Vincent
this documentary is a paean to Karloff's artistry and understated advocacy for actors' rights with fellow horror icon Bela Lugosi.
We Who Walk Here
Jessica Scott
Taking such a rote approach to such a remarkable man feels like a wasted opportunity, especially given the incredible access that the filmmakers had.
io9.com
Cheryl Eddy
As you might suspect, watching Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster will inspire a very strong urge to watch as many Karloff films as possible...
Film Inquiry
Stephanie Archer
Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster brings to a new generation a legend while capturing the inspiration and passion so many have already fallen in love with.
Orca Sound
Carey-Ann Pawsey
A documentary about that rare kind of actor - a character actor who becomes a star.
Willamette Week
Chance Solem-Pfeifer
An extremely conventional tribute to a Hollywood legend, a career survey that easily could've aired on Turner Classic Movies 30 years ago without a single change (save Guillermo del Toro's many compliments).
North Shore Movies
Daniel M. Kimmel
Boris Karloff: The Man Behind The Monster is a loving tribute to the man and his career, and one his fans won't want to miss.
Wall Street Journal
John Anderson
In Thomas Hamilton's not-quite-adoring but hugely affectionate biographical documentary, Karloff emerges as a very decent man, whose job was to terrify millions. And whose often-startling filmography is worth a revisit.
Eye for Film
Jennie Kermode
Simple in its form, this film is nonetheless engaging throughout, shot through with interesting anecdotes and observations about what was going on behind the scenes.
Backseat Mafia
Rob Aldam
The influence he had on future generations is perhaps obvious, but Hamilton's film teases out much more.
Film Frenzy
Matt Brunson
This excellent documentary packs an impressive amount of information in its 99-minute running time.
One Guy's Opinion
Frank Swietek
In its simple, straightforward way, it does its subject, so menacing on screen but so gentle and gracious off it, proud.
Boston Herald
James Verniere
An illuminating portrait of the man who gave arguably the most famous performance in film history and his other achievements.
48 Hills
Dennis Harvey
While many of the movies highlighted (just a handful within an enormous filmography) will be familiar to fans, Man whets the appetite for some lesser-known titles...
FilmWeek (LAist)
Wade Major
It's very low budget, but they've gotten some amazing interviews and clips that more than offset. It's a wonderful tribute, even if it's a conventional tribute.
Observer
Rex Reed
This movie honors both requirements of any documentary you can call memorable. It educates and entertains at the same time.
We Are Movie Geeks
Cate Marquis
This enjoyable documentary is an fine introduction to Boris Karloff and particularly his career, which reaches beyond his most familiar roles and deepens appreciation of his work.
Combustible Celluloid
Jeffrey M. Anderson
Karloff may not have earned an Oscar nomination during his career (and not even a lifetime achievement award), but it's clear that his filmography contains more great - or beloved - films than many bigger stars who did.
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