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- **Posted:** 2025-10-22T16:56:11.000+00:00
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Do we learn how to be human? This is what Guillermo del Toro’s “Frankenstein” explores; It is the result of his over 30-year-long pursuit to adapt Mary Shelley’s classic novel. The influence of her original story is baked into his filmography — from “Pan’s Labyrinth” to “The Shape of Water,” many of his films feature sympathetic, grotesque monsters with kind eyes who beg the audience to question what makes a monster and what feelings are human.

This passion project is born of a deal del Toro signed with Netflix, which has resulted in his 2022 adaptation of “Pinocchio” as well as a limited horror series curated by the director. The streaming service gives him creative control, but his films only receive a limited theatrical release and are sent to streaming shortly after.

The film’s $120 million budget is more than evident. The 150-minute runtime is packed with practical set dressing and prop work. Dan Laustsen’s cinematography, paired with the swaths of intricate costumes, special effects and physical props, evokes the gloomy, gothic Romantic charm of the classic story. Alexandre Desplat’s score effectively pulls the audience into the emotions of each scene. Del Toro’s vision overflows the big screen; It’s unfortunate that most people will watch it on their TV or mobile device.

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✍️: Madeleine Rogers (madeleineelr)
📸: Photo by Ken Woroner / Netflix

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