Overview

• Reports put the standing ovation at roughly 13 to 15 minutes, the longest at this year’s festival, with Guillermo del Toro and key cast visibly emotional.
• Oscar Isaac leads as Victor Frankenstein opposite Jacob Elordi as the Creature, joined by Mia Goth, Christoph Waltz, Felix Kammerer and Charles Dance.
• Screening in competition for the Golden Lion, the film is slated to debut on Netflix on November 7, according to coverage from the Lido.
• Early critical response trends positive, holding about 78% on Rotten Tomatoes from initial reviews, though some critics voiced sharp objections.
• Reviewers cite a stylistic homage to Bernie Wrightson and a closer tilt toward Mary Shelley’s novel, with trades reporting a budget exceeding $100 million.