After nearly two decades in development, director, Guillermo del Toro has finally shown the world his dream adaptation of Frankenstein. The film premiered at the Venice Film Festival on August 30, 2025. Starring Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, and Christoph Waltz, this Netflix production is a lavish, gothic reimagining of Mary Shelley’s literary classic. With Guillermo’s signature touch, it blends horror, romance, and tragedy into a film that’s as emotionally charged as it is visually rich.
The talent behind Frankenstein: cast and crew
At the centre of this film is the visionary director, Guillermo del Toro, who had also penned the screenplay based on Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel. Known for Pan’s Labyrinth, The Shape of Water, and Crimson Peak, Guillermo del Toro brings his signature style and emotional intensity to this film. Jacob Elordi, plays the ‘Creature’ with a mix of vulnerability and strength. Oscar Isaac portrays Dr. ‘Victor Frankenstein’ a tortured artist-scientist, consumed by grief and ambition.
