Guillermo del Toro’s long-awaited project, Frankenstein, is now becoming a reality. A new trailer has been unveiled, offering viewers a fresh glimpse of the highly anticipated gothic movie, set to debut in cinemas on October 17th, followed by its release on Netflix globally on November 7th.
The movie first premiered globally at the Venice International Film Festival in late August. Then, it was shown at the Toronto International Film Festival and the Busan International Film Festival in September.
Guillermo Del Toro both directs and writes this movie, which is based on Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel – a project he’s been passionate about for many years. Oscar Isaac plays Victor Frankenstein, the incredibly smart but also very proud scientist who attempts to create life in a risky experiment.
I’m really excited about this cast! Jacob Elordi is taking on the role of the Creature, which is a fantastic choice, and he’ll be joined by Mia Goth as Elizabeth Lavenza. Plus, Christoph Waltz is playing Henrich Harlander, a rich uncle who basically bankrolls Victor’s experiments. It’s not just them though – the movie also stars Charles Dance, Felix Kammerer, Lars Mikkelsen, David Bradley, and Lauren Collins. It’s shaping up to be a seriously strong ensemble!
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Frankenstein, a new movie directed by Guillermo del Toro and featuring Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, and Christoph Waltz, will be shown in some cinemas starting October 17th, and will be available on Netflix from November 7th.
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Del Toro has often talked about his deep connection to Shelley’s novel. He first said in 2007 that it was the story he most wanted to bring to the screen. The project had many setbacks over the years, including delays, changes in the actors involved, and issues with the film studios. It wasn’t until 2023, after Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio proved successful, that Netflix agreed to fund the film and it began to progress.
Filming started in Toronto in early 2024 and finished later in the same year, with some extra scenes shot in the UK. The director shared that he views the movie as being more focused on feelings and relationships than as a traditional horror story.
“I consider Frankenstein to be the absolute best, and I’ve been wanting to create my own adaptation of it for over 25 years, but I’ve always been too hesitant to actually do it,” he explained.
Composer Alexandre Desplat shared a similar thought when discussing how he created the film’s score. “Guillermo’s films are beautifully melodic, and my music tends to be that way as well. Therefore, I believe the music for Frankenstein will be very lyrical and emotionally resonant. I’m not aiming to create scary or frightening music.”
Del Toro also shared the deeply personal connection he’s had with this story since he was a child. “It felt like a religion to me. Growing up very Catholic, I always struggled to understand the saints. But then I saw Boris Karloff on screen, and I finally understood what a saint or a messiah could look like. I’ve been fascinated with the creature ever since, and I always hoped a movie would be made that truly did it justice,” he explained at a Netflix event.
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2025-10-02 04:15