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Guillermo del Toro's 'Frankenstein' Set for Emotional Netflix Debut in November

The adaptation reimagines Mary Shelley's gothic classic as a poignant exploration of fatherhood and isolation, with a lyrical score by Alexandre Desplat.

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Oscar Isaac at a medical symposium in Frankenstein 
French composer Alexandre Desplat, left, with Mexican director Guillermo del Toro at Cannes

Overview

  • Guillermo del Toro emphasizes that his upcoming 'Frankenstein' adaptation is not a horror film but a deeply emotional story focused on themes of fatherhood and sonhood.
  • The film, starring Jacob Elordi as the Monster, Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein, and Christoph Waltz as Dr. Pretorius, is set in 19th-century Eastern Europe.
  • Del Toro and composer Alexandre Desplat are finalizing a lyrical, non-horror score to complement the film’s emotional tone.
  • The Netflix release is scheduled for November 2025, marking the culmination of a project originally announced in 2007 and revived in 2023.
  • Known for his empathetic portrayals of 'monsters,' del Toro aims to present Frankenstein’s Creature as a symbol of isolation and acceptance.