Overview
- Netflix reports the film debuted at No. 1 on its Global Top 10 with 29.1 million views, ranking first in 72 countries and landing in the Top 10 in 93.
- The passion project is written and directed by del Toro and continues limited theatrical play after an awards-qualifying NY/LA opening on Oct. 17 and a wider expansion on Oct. 24.
- Oscar Isaac stars as Victor Frankenstein, Jacob Elordi portrays the Creature, and Mia Goth performs dual roles, with Christoph Waltz among the supporting cast.
- Prosthetics lead Mike Hill says Elordi underwent roughly 20 full-body applications, with most of his face covered except the tip of the nose, upper lip, and chin to preserve expressive eyes.
- Del Toro cites Bernie Wrightson’s illustrations as the chief visual influence, as critics praise the film’s design and performances while noting some pacing and runtime critiques.