Gods and monsters
(DVD)

Special features: Directors's commentary with Bill Condon ; The making of Gods & Monsters -- Theatrical trailer.

Specifications: Dolby surround; 2.35:1 anamorphic widescreen, enhanced for 16x9 tvs.

Includes documentary: The World of Gods and monsters : a journey with James Whale / produced and directed by David J. Skal and Sam Irvin ; written by David J. Skal ; narrated by Clive Barker.

Originally released as motion picture in 1998.

Based upon the novel: Father of Frankenstein / by Christopher Bram.

Director of photography, Stephen M. Katz; editor, Virginia Katz; music, Carter Burwell.

Ian McKellen, Brendan Fraser, Lynn Redgrave.

It's 1957, and Hollywood horror director James Whale's heyday as the director of "Frankenstein," "Bride of Frankenstein" and "The invisible man" is long behind him. Retired and a semi-recluse, he lives his days accompanied only by images from his past. When his dour housekeeper Hannah hires handsome young gardener Clayton Boone, the gay director and the simple yardman develop an unlikely friendship.

DVD.

In English with optional subtitles in Spanish, English ; closed-captioned in English for the hearing impaired.

National Board of Review: Best picture, Best actor (McKellin); Los Angeles Film Critics: Best actor; Golden Globe Award: Best actress (Redgrave); Independent spirit awards: Best feature, Best male lead, Best female supporting actor; Academy Award: Best screenplay adaptation, 1998.