In a conversation with Guillermo del Toro and Oscar Isaac, dropped online by GQ to promote the long-awaited collaboration between the cinema faves, the duo talked about how their Latin culture informed their take on Frankenstein. Guillermo del Toro revealed he and Isaac were on the same page from day one: “I think that one […]
Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ Screenplay is Becoming a Book
Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein is in theaters this weekend before its hits Netflix on November 7—and a full month from now, you’ll be able to read it, too. Book publisher Insight Editions is releasing a 240-page hardcover of the film’s screenplay penned by del Toro that also includes a foreword by him, concept art, film stills, and […]
For Your ‘Hear Me Out’ Consideration: Jacob Elordi’s Full ‘Frankenstein’ Monster
Almost a year ago to the day, the promotional lead-up to 2024’s buzziest horror film, Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu, was still playing it close to the chest, abstaining from revealing Bill Skarsgård’s mustachioed Count and urging folks to flock to the theaters to see him on the big screen for themselves. In 2025, the promotional team […]
Good Luck Trying To See Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ in Theaters This Weekend
The fact that Frankenstein is hitting theaters before it arrives on Netflix is no doubt due to Guillermo del Toro’s strong desire for his dream project to have a theatrical experience. It also helps that movies must have a theatrical run to qualify for award season. The latter is one reason Netflix’s surprise hit KPop […]
You Have to Watch David Harbour’s Weird ‘Frankenstein’ Mockumentary
You might be surprised by this unexpected crossover between Stranger Things and Frankenstein that you never realized you needed. One of Netflix’s hidden gems is a half-hour mockumentary released in 2019 that’s part PBS Masterpiece Theater and part Orson Welles vanity show parody starring David Harbour (Thunderbolts*). Frankenstein’s Monster’s Monster, Frankenstein hits that nostalgia for […]
Look at the Gorgeous Practical Miniatures Guillermo del Toro Used on ‘Frankenstein’
We’re two weeks away from finally getting to see the film Guillermo del Toro was born to make, Frankenstein. It hits theaters on October 17 before its November 7 drop on Netflix, and the Oscar-winning director just shared some really beautiful behind-the-scenes photos. Over on X, del Toro posted nine new photos from the production […]
‘Frankenstein’ (the Book) Gets a Special Edition Ahead of ‘Frankenstein’ (the Movie)
As excitement builds for Guillermo del Toro‘s stylish Frankenstein movie, Penguin Books would like you to remember where the story began. Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel, a pioneering work of sci-fi, is getting a special tie-in release with Jacob Elordi‘s hulking, weirdly glamorous monster gracing the cover. Frankenstein has, of course, been adapted many times over […]
Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ Was Made with Trust and Collaboration
Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein was featured at the Toronto International Film Festival, leading to plenty of interviews from the director and leading men Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi. In a recent discussion with the Ankler, the trio talked about the film’s production, which included more talk about Elordi’s creature performance. Del Toro has previously talked about Elordi’s […]
Jacob Elordi’s ‘Frankenstein’ Body, as Described by Guillermo del Toro
When Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein hits theaters and Netflix later this year, people will watch for all kinds of reasons. Fans of the genre will be excited to see del Toro’s take on the classic tale. Fans of del Toro’s will want to see what he’s brought to this story he’s dreamed of making his […]
Oscar Isaac Will Bring a ‘Rock Star’ Energy to His Victor Frankenstein
Entertainment Weekly recently sat down with Oscar Isaac to discuss Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein movie, which will hit theaters in October before rolling out on Netflix. While the article breaks down the overall thrust of the movie—namely, that Dr. Frankenstein is haunted by the specter of an abusive father (Charles Dance), prompting him to create new life […]