In Guillermo del Toro’s gothic adaptation of Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus, brilliant scientist Victor Frankenstein attempts to conquer death by creating life but the being he brings to existence forces him to confront the devastating consequences of playing god, as both creator and creation spiral into tragedy.
Movie Title: Frankenstein
Year of Release: 2025
Date of Release: October 17, 2025 (U.S) Theaters; November 7 (Netflix)
Director: Guillermo del Toro
Writers: Guillermo del Toro
Producers: Guillermo del Toro, J. Miles Dale, Scott Stuber
Production Companies: Double Dare You, Demilo Films, Bluegrass 7
Distributor: Netflix
Cast and Roles:
- Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein
- Jacob Elordi as The Creature
- Mia Goth as Elizabeth Harlander
- Felix Kammerer as William Frankenstein
- Lars Mikkelsen as Captain Anderson
- Christoph Waltz as Heinrich Harlander
- Charles Dance as Baron Leopold Frankenstein
- David Bradley as The Blind Man
Running Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Age Rating: R
Country: United States
Language: English
Genres: Gothic Science Fiction, Horror Drama
Music: Alexandre Desplat
Cinematography: Dan Laustsen
Editing: Evan Schiff
Verayea’s Take:
For everything that makes Frankenstein what it is, the stunning visuals, poetic writing, and unforgettable performances, it earns a solid 5 out of 5. It’s undoubtedly one of the best movies I’ve reviewed this year, and it’ll take something extraordinary to top it. — Amarachi Ndukwe
⭐ Verayea Rating:
5 / 5
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