Del Toro's Frankenstein: A New Take on Shelley's Classic
Update: 2025-11-11
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Guillermo del Toros Frankenstein adaptation, released on Netflix, sparks debate among fans and critics. The film, starring Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi, offers a fresh take on Shelleys classic tale, with significant changes to Victor Frankensteins backstory and the Creatures behavior. Del Toros version emphasizes empathy and forgiveness, shifting the focus from the Creatures inherent monstrousness to how prejudice and mistreatment can create a monster. The film is seen as a companion piece to Shelleys novel, offering a unique thesis on themes of humanity and prejudice.
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