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Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein Lands on Netflix Friday in a Lush, Personal Reimagining

Critics highlight inspired performances, noting a more emotional, less literal approach.

Overview

  • Netflix begins global streaming on Nov. 7 following a limited theatrical run through October and early November.
  • Oscar Isaac plays Victor Frankenstein opposite Jacob Elordi’s articulate, sympathetic Creature, with Mia Goth and Christoph Waltz in key supporting roles.
  • Reviews praise the tactile production design, striking cinematography, and meticulous prosthetic work that shape the Creature’s distinctive look.
  • Del Toro frames the story as an intimate character study that foregrounds outsiderhood, family wounds, and feeling over strict adherence to the novel.
  • Reception notes standout acting and craft alongside reservations about narrative departures and a near 150‑minute runtime.