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Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ Secures Gotham Vanguard Tribute as Limited Release Nears

Awards momentum builds with a Gotham honor ahead of the Oct. 17 theatrical bow and Nov. 7 Netflix debut.

Hero image for the October cover story with Mia Goth. She is laying on the ground looking to the camera wearing a white crystal embellished bodysuit with ruffled collar detailing.
Frankenstein and his 6-foot-5 creature: Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi attend the premiere of Netflix's "Frankenstein" at the Academy Museum in Los Angeles.
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Overview

  • The Gotham Film & Media Institute will honor the film with the Vanguard Tribute on Dec. 1 in New York, recognizing Guillermo del Toro, Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi.
  • The release plan sets a limited theatrical opening for Oct. 17, followed by a Netflix streaming premiere on Nov. 7.
  • Following its Aug. 30 Venice world premiere, the movie completed a festival run that included TIFF and a surprise Los Angeles screening.
  • Del Toro characterizes the adaptation as a family drama centered on fathers and sons, with the team emphasizing themes of empathy, forgiveness and shared humanity.
  • The Motion Picture Association rated the film R for bloody violence and grisly images, while early reviews praise its craftsmanship, practical effects and performances.