Guillermo del Toro says his Frankenstein adaptation is not a ‘horror film’
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Everything we know about Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein adaptation
- Guillermo del Toro describes his upcoming Netflix adaptation of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, set for release in November 2025, as an "emotional story" rather than a horror film.
- The film stars Christoph Waltz as Dr. Pretorious, who seeks out Jacob Elordi's Frankenstein's Monster to continue Dr. Victor Frankenstein's experiments.
- Del Toro emphasizes the film's exploration of themes like fatherhood and being a son, aiming for a lyrical and emotional score in collaboration with composer Alexandre Desplat.
- Del Toro has been interested in the story since childhood, moved by the creature's innocence and viewing Mary Shelley's book as a powerful exploration of isolation.
- While filming in Scotland in August 2024, Del Toro humorously shared on X about staying in a haunted hotel room in Aberdeen, experiencing odd occurrences.