Karloff: The Gentle Monster

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Film historians, and producer Richard Gordon, talk about the horror movie career of cult star Boris Karloff.

Cast: Gregory W. Mank, Steve Haberman, Joe Dante, Steve Jones, Peter Atkins, more

Director: Constantine Nasr

Genres: Documentary

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Karloff: The Gentle Monster

Overview

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Gregory W. Mank

Steve Haberman

Joe Dante

Steve Jones

Peter Atkins

Kim Newman

Christopher Wicking

Darryl Jones

Ramsey Campbell

Christopher Frayling

Boris Karloff

Richard Gordon

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