TY - BOOK AU - Condon,Bill AU - McKellen,Ian AU - Fraser,Brendan AU - Redgrave,Lynn TI - Gods and monsters PY - 2003/// CY - [U.S.] PB - Lions Gate Entertainment KW - Feature films N1 - Originally released as motion picture in 1998; Special features: Directors's commentary with Bill Condon ; The making of Gods & Monsters -- Theatrical trailer; Based upon the novel: Father of Frankenstein / by Christopher Bram N2 - 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 ER -