Shyness

Shyness

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Shyness

1996

0h 10m

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Comedy

Animation

Overview

This animated short is a parody of the Frankenstein story. Dr. Frankenstein creates a monster only to find out that his creation is too shy to go out and frighten anyone. The good doctor and his malevolent assistant Trevor try to find ways of helping their creation overcome his condition.

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Production Companies

ONF | NFB

Cast & Crew

2 members

Acting

Rob Smith

Dr. Frankenstein / Dennis (voice)

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Acting

Len Carlson

Trevor (voice)

Len Carlson

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