# Gods and Monsters (1998)

> An ailing former horror-film director forms a volatile, searching bond with the young gardener who enters his secluded final chapter.

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## Facts

- Runtime: 105 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Bill Condon
- Cast: Ian McKellen, Brendan Fraser, Lynn Redgrave, Lolita Davidovich, David Dukes, Kevin J. O'Connor, Mark Kiely, Jack Plotnick
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120684/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: melancholic, witty, intimate, quiet evening, classic cinema night

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of life, love, and legacy in the twilight of fame.

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