Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster

Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster is a 2021 documentary about the life and career of English actor Boris Karloff, known for his roles in legendary horror movies including 1931’s Frankenstein, in which he famously played the monster. The film features actors including Guillermo del Toro, Ron Perlman, and Christopher Plummer, as well as film critic Leonard Maltin, and the late director Peter Bogdanovich, discussing Karloff’s impact on cinema.

This screening will be introduced by the film’s producer, Ron MacCloskey, a Union County resident, and host of Edison TV’s Classic Movies with Ron MacCloskey. He will participate in a Q&A with audience members immediately following the film. 

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