Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Del Toro's 'Frankenstein': A Haunting Take on Fatherhood

5/19/2025

45 3

Summary

Story summary

Guillermo del Toro's highly anticipated adaptation of "Frankenstein" promises to delve into the emotional complexities of fatherhood and empathy, steering away from traditional horror. With a hauntingly beautiful score by Alexandre Desplat, the film stars Jacob Elordi, Oscar Isaac, and Mia Goth, set to captivate audiences on Netflix this fall.

1 of 1

Story summary

Guillermo del Toro's highly anticipated adaptation of "Frankenstein" promises to delve into the emotional complexities of fatherhood and empathy, steering away from traditional horror. With a hauntingly beautiful score by Alexandre Desplat, the film stars Jacob Elordi, Oscar Isaac, and Mia Goth, set to captivate audiences on Netflix this fall.