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Overview

Dr. Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but egotistical scientist, 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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Frankenstein | Guillermo del Toro | Official Teaser | Netflix

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Mia Goth
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Charles Dance
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David Bradley
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Jacob Elordi
Director:
Guillermo del Toro
Writer:
Mary Shelley, Guillermo del Toro
Release Date:
2025-10-17
Run Time:
150m
Tagline:
Only monsters play God.
Genres:
Drama Fantasy Horror
Keywords:
based on novel or book excited father son relationship frankenstein mad scientist monster mother son relationship reanimation supernatural surgeon
Financials and Popularity

Budget: 120,000,000.00$

Revenue: 480,678.00$

Vote Average: 7.6/10

Vote Count: 3408 Votes

Movie Popularity: 19.2165

Spoken Languages: Danish, English, French

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    ⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 9/10 THE SUMMARY Guillermo del Toro finally brings his dream project to life, and it’s every bit the Gothic masterpiece you’d expect. Oscar Isaac stars as Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but arrogant surgeon obsessed with defeating death. After stitching together a body from various remains, he brings "The Creature" (Jacob Elordi) to life, only to immediately regret his creation. Unlike other versions, this sticks closer to Mary Shelley’s roots, following the Creature as he educates himself in the wild and eventually hunts his creator across the frozen Arctic. It’s a tragic, visually stunning exploration of what happens when science loses its soul. THE PROS This is a winner because it feels like a sincere return to classic horror. Jacob Elordi is pure quality as the Creature, using his massive height and a sensitive, heartbreaking performance to make you actually feel for the "monster." It’s a 9/10 because the production design is epic status—the laboratory looks honest and grotty, filled with bubbling jars and copper machinery rather than clean CGI. Mia Goth is a total standout in her dual roles, bringing a haunting energy to the story that ties Victor’s past to his doomed future. Alexandre Desplat’s score is a genuine belter, perfectly capturing the cold, lonely atmosphere of the North Pole. It’s a winner for its maturity; it doesn’t rely on jump scares, but instead builds a punchy sense of dread that stays with you. THE CONS It earns a 9/10 because the middle part can feel slightly sluggish as we spend a long time with the Creature in the woods, which might test the patience of those wanting a faster pace. Some viewers might find Victor’s character a bit too unlikable in the first part, making it hard to root for him even when his life starts falling apart. It misses a perfect 10/10 because the final confrontation in the ice feels a little rushed compared to the slow, methodical build-up of the rest of the film. While the makeup is quality-perfect, some of the digital touch-ups on the Creature's movements occasionally feel a bit like a damp squib during the more action-heavy scenes. THE VERDICT A 9/10. Epic status and highly recommended—this is the definitive Frankenstein movie for a new generation. A winner for its stunning visuals and a powerhouse performance from Elordi that finally gives the Creature his dignity back. Go and watch it on the biggest screen you can find to appreciate the detail—it’s quality cinema that proves Guillermo del Toro is a master of his craft. This remains an anticipated watch now that it’s sweeping the technical categories in the 2026 awards season. INSOMNIAC TRIVIA • Suit Up: Jacob Elordi spent over five hours in the makeup chair every day to become the Creature. Guillermo del Toro insisted on using practical prosthetics designed by the legendary Mike Hill to ensure the "monster" looked honest and tangible on camera, rather than a quality-deficient CGI creation. • Dream Project: Del Toro has been trying to make this movie since at least 2008. He famously said he "couldn't die happy" without finishing his version of Frankenstein, which is why the final film feels so sincere and packed with tiny details from the original 1818 novel. • Icy Reality: To capture the punchy, freezing atmosphere of the North Pole finale, the production actually filmed in remote parts of Iceland during the winter. The blizzard scenes were mostly real, with the actors having to perform in genuine sub-zero temperatures to make their struggle look absolute spot on. THE VIBE Like a cold night in a candlelit library. It smells like old parchment, wet earth, and the ozone of a massive lightning storm.

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Frankenstein | Guillermo del Toro | Official Teaser | Netflix

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    ⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 9/10

    THE SUMMARY
    Guillermo del Toro finally brings his dream project to life, and it’s every bit the Gothic masterpiece you’d expect. Oscar Isaac stars as Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but arrogant surgeon obsessed with defeating death. After stitching together a body from various remains, he brings “The Creature” (Jacob Elordi) to life, only to immediately regret his creation. Unlike other versions, this sticks closer to Mary Shelley’s roots, following the Creature as he educates himself in the wild and eventually hunts his creator across the frozen Arctic. It’s a tragic, visually stunning exploration of what happens when science loses its soul.

    THE PROS
    This is a winner because it feels like a sincere return to classic horror. Jacob Elordi is pure quality as the Creature, using his massive height and a sensitive, heartbreaking performance to make you actually feel for the “monster.” It’s a 9/10 because the production design is epic status—the laboratory looks honest and grotty, filled with bubbling jars and copper machinery rather than clean CGI. Mia Goth is a total standout in her dual roles, bringing a haunting energy to the story that ties Victor’s past to his doomed future. Alexandre Desplat’s score is a genuine belter, perfectly capturing the cold, lonely atmosphere of the North Pole. It’s a winner for its maturity; it doesn’t rely on jump scares, but instead builds a punchy sense of dread that stays with you.

    THE CONS
    It earns a 9/10 because the middle part can feel slightly sluggish as we spend a long time with the Creature in the woods, which might test the patience of those wanting a faster pace. Some viewers might find Victor’s character a bit too unlikable in the first part, making it hard to root for him even when his life starts falling apart. It misses a perfect 10/10 because the final confrontation in the ice feels a little rushed compared to the slow, methodical build-up of the rest of the film. While the makeup is quality-perfect, some of the digital touch-ups on the Creature’s movements occasionally feel a bit like a damp squib during the more action-heavy scenes.

    THE VERDICT
    A 9/10. Epic status and highly recommended—this is the definitive Frankenstein movie for a new generation. A winner for its stunning visuals and a powerhouse performance from Elordi that finally gives the Creature his dignity back. Go and watch it on the biggest screen you can find to appreciate the detail—it’s quality cinema that proves Guillermo del Toro is a master of his craft. This remains an anticipated watch now that it’s sweeping the technical categories in the 2026 awards season.

    INSOMNIAC TRIVIA
    • Suit Up: Jacob Elordi spent over five hours in the makeup chair every day to become the Creature. Guillermo del Toro insisted on using practical prosthetics designed by the legendary Mike Hill to ensure the “monster” looked honest and tangible on camera, rather than a quality-deficient CGI creation.

    • Dream Project: Del Toro has been trying to make this movie since at least 2008. He famously said he “couldn’t die happy” without finishing his version of Frankenstein, which is why the final film feels so sincere and packed with tiny details from the original 1818 novel.

    • Icy Reality: To capture the punchy, freezing atmosphere of the North Pole finale, the production actually filmed in remote parts of Iceland during the winter. The blizzard scenes were mostly real, with the actors having to perform in genuine sub-zero temperatures to make their struggle look absolute spot on.

    THE VIBE
    Like a cold night in a candlelit library. It smells like old parchment, wet earth, and the ozone of a massive lightning storm.

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