Frankenstein
Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode explore the enduring appeal of Frankenstein. Guests include film director Guillermo Del Toro and horror expert, Anne Billson.
Ellen and Mark explore the enduring appeal of Frankenstein.
Mark speaks to director Guillermo Del Toro on his new adaptation of the classic novel and why the Frankenstein story has had such an influence on his career.
Ellen then talks to critic Anne Billson about the history of Frankenstein throughout cinema history as well as speaking to director Bomani J. Story on his interpretation in his film, The Angry Black Girl and her Monster.
Producer: Queenie Qureshi-Wales
A Prospect Street production for ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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