Mexican filmmaker, Guillermo del Toro has been leading the headlines with his ‘Mount Everest’ project, Frankenstein. Guillermo del Toro’s movie is an adaptation of Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel of the same name. Well, we can call Guillermo del Toro’s version ‘reimagined’, given that the movie took a rather bolder step than sticking to the original plot. The movie is set for a theatrical release on October 17, 2025, before being streamed on Netflix. Ahead of that, it premiered at the Venice International Film Festival, gaining a special praise in a 13-minute standing ovation. Let’s take a look at the reviews that are pouring in.
Jacob Elordi shines in Guillermo del Toro’s dream project, Frankenstein
Best known for his projects, Pan’s Labyrinth and The Shape of Water, Guillermo del Toro, 20 years ago, revealed his awe of Mary Shelley’s classic novel, Frankenstein, and expressed his desire to adapt it. After years of sports and setbacks, he finally had the opportunity to bring his dream project to life, which he also referred to as his ‘Mount Everest’ project.
