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Guillermo Del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ Premieres in Venice Competition, Centering a Humanist Reimagining

Del Toro cast the film as a plea for imperfect humanity, rejecting AI metaphors in favor of warning about “natural stupidity.”

Guillermo Del Toro enel photocall de la película "Frankenstein" presentada hoy en Venecia
Director Guillermo del Toro poses for photographers at the photo call for the film 'Frankenstein' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)
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Guillermo del Toro enloquece Venecia con su 'Frankenstein' protagonizado por Jacob Elordi

Overview

  • The film debuted in competition at the 82nd Venice Film Festival, with Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein and Jacob Elordi as the Creature alongside Mia Goth.
  • Del Toro told press the work celebrates imperfection and insisted the story is not an AI parable, quipping that he fears “natural stupidity” more than artificial intelligence.
  • Early reviews highlight a focus on fragility, parent–child scars and moral ambiguity, with special praise for Elordi’s performance as the emotional center.
  • Netflix backs the release with a limited theatrical run from October 17 followed by a global streaming debut on November 7.
  • A companion documentary, Sangre del Toro by Yves Montmayeur, premiered in Venice Classics and featured a surprise appearance by Del Toro as it traced his creative roots and Mexican influences.