Frankenstein

Victor Frankenstein follows a driven, prideful scientist consumed by the idea of conquering death. He withdraws from society to assemble and animate a being from parts of the dead, an act meant to prove his genius. The Creature proves complex, showing awareness and needs that Victor did not expect, and their uneasy relationship fractures friendships, family ties, and professional rivalries. The film keeps the focus on moral consequences and emotional fallout as experiments and choices ripple outward, creating a tense, gothic atmosphere that raises questions about responsibility, empathy, and the price of ambition without giving away how events resolve.

Directed by Guillermo del Toro and released in 2025, this cinematic take is rooted in Mary Shelley’s novel. The film stars Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein, Jacob Elordi as the Creature, with Christoph Waltz, Mia Goth, and Felix Kammerer in key roles.

Del Toro’s visual signature and the Creature’s design led to lively conversation online, from makeup and costume breakdowns to fan art. Practical effects and a more humanized Creature prompted renewed interest in Shelley’s book, and critics and genre fans noted the movie’s strong photographic and production instincts.

Audience reaction has been largely favorable, reflected in a 7.702/10 rating from 2,566 votes. Reviewers praised the central performances and the film’s richly textured mood, often pointing to its examination of ambition, isolation, guilt, and the ethical limits of scientific inquiry as the strongest elements.

After release the film attracted awards-season chatter, particularly around its production design, prosthetic makeup, and lead acting. Industry observers suggested it could be competitive in technical categories, and many commentators saw it as a serious genre entry that blended horror and drama in a way likely to keep it part of conversations through the season.