Overview
- After a Venice premiere and a short U.S. theatrical run that began October 17, the film launched globally on Netflix on November 7.
- Critics report strong notices with an 85% Rotten Tomatoes score, frequently singling out Jacob Elordi’s turn as the Creature.
- Elordi’s transformation involved roughly 10-hour daily sessions and 42 prosthetic pieces under lead prosthetics designer Mike Hill.
- New behind-the-scenes features highlight practical production design, costuming, and score choices that shape the film’s look and feel.
- Viewers are praising the movie but voicing frustration over the limited theatrical access, while Mia Goth’s double-casting has become a talking point.