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Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein Splits Early Reviews at TIFF as Netflix Sets Oct. 17 Theatrical, Nov. 7 Streaming

Del Toro presents a father–son reckoning shaped by trauma and forgiveness rather than conventional horror.

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Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein
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Overview

  • After Venice and Telluride, the film screened at Toronto with Q&As where del Toro detailed personal inspirations and creative choices.
  • Critics praise the operatic craft and performances while noting divided reactions, with outlets citing an 81% Rotten Tomatoes score.
  • Oscar Isaac plays Victor with a 'rock star' intensity, and Jacob Elordi’s Creature is designed as strikingly beautiful, achieved through extensive prosthetics.
  • Del Toro describes the tone as mythic and humanistic, positioning the story as an exploration of what it means to be human.
  • Netflix is mounting an awards-minded rollout with a limited theatrical opening on October 17 before a global debut on November 7, as del Toro also tees up Fury with Isaac and a stop‑motion The Buried Giant.