Frankenstein
Directed by Guillermo del ToroOscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro adapts Mary Shelley's classic tale of Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but egotistical scientist who brings a creature to life in a monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation.
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- Austin BurkeNovember 3, 2025This is one of Guillermo del Toro’s finest achievements. Not only does this film hit on expected themes with elegance, but the style and overall visuals are even more impactful than anticipated. Tackling this journey of pain, loss, and forgiveness takes nuance, and there is so much consistency with how it presents these characters. Isaac and Goth are excellent, but Elordi is the showstopper, and an Oscar nomination could be in the cards. The storytelling method occasionally meanders and could cause pacing problems for some, but the emotional impact is perfectly executed. Frankenstein is the real deal.
- Mr7November 10, 2025As of Nov this is the best movie I've seen this year. The weakest point is the relationship between the Elizabeth and the monster. Could have been explored slightly more. 2 1/2 hrs long and the movie could have been longer with no issue. Fantastic pacing. Everything about this movie is excellent. Best Frankenstein ever made, Oscar Isaac nails it as Dr. Frankenstein. Del Toro hits a home run.
- BigRettNovember 7, 2025Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein is a triumph of vision, mood, and emotional depth, a film that feels both timeless and entirely new. As someone who has followed his work for years, this might be his most mature and haunting creation yet. Del Toro approaches Mary Shelley’s story with reverence, but he never allows the film to become a simple retelling. Instead, he reshapes it into a tragic meditation on creation, abandonment, and the brutal cost of longing for connection. The production design is extraordinary. Every frame is layered with texture and atmosphere, from the cold laboratories soaked in candlelight to the sweeping, desolate European landscapes that feel alive with melancholy. It is unmistakably del Toro, yet more restrained and grounded than some of his earlier work. The world he builds is gothic and beautiful without ever becoming self-indulgent. The performances elevate the film even further. The Creature is portrayed with heartbreaking vulnerability, and the film gives him more emotional clarity than most adaptations. Victor Frankenstein is equally compelling, a man torn between brilliance and fear, his moral unraveling captured in small, precise moments. Their scenes together carry a weight that lingers long after the credits roll. The score is haunting and elegant, weaving itself into the film’s emotional rhythm without overwhelming it. The pacing is deliberate, allowing the story to breathe and giving every moment purpose. When the film reaches its final act, the emotional impact feels earned, not manufactured. What makes Frankenstein truly magnificent is the way del Toro treats the story not as horror, but as tragedy. He approaches the Creature with profound empathy, and in doing so, he transforms the narrative into something deeply human. This is not a film about monsters. It is a film about what happens when compassion fails and responsibility is abandoned. As a longtime admirer of del Toro’s work, this feels like the culmination of everything he has been building toward. It is visually stunning, emotionally rich, and crafted with the care of a storyteller who understands both the darkness and the beauty of the human soul. If this is the version of Frankenstein that will define the story for a new generation, it deserves that place without question.
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Frankenstein Trivia
Frankenstein was released on October 17, 2025.
Frankenstein was directed by Guillermo del Toro.
Frankenstein has a runtime of 2h 30m.
Frankenstein was produced by J. Miles Dale, Guillermo del Toro, Scott Stuber.
Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro adapts Mary Shelley's classic tale of Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but egotistical scientist who brings a creature to life in a monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation.
The key characters in Frankenstein are Victor Frankenstein (Oscar Isaac), The Creature (Jacob Elordi), Harlander (Christoph Waltz).
Frankenstein is rated R.
Frankenstein is a Horror, Drama, Science Fiction film.
Frankenstein has an audience rating of 9.4 out of 10.
Frankenstein had a budget of $120M.
Frankenstein has made $481K at the box office.