Gilyormo del Toro Presents the History of Frankenstein

• Gilyormo del Toro adapted the classic novel "Mary Shelley" on Netflix.
• The film received positive reviews from critics and viewers.
• The creation in the new version has a more human image than in previous adaptations.

Gilyormo del Toro presented his new adaptation of Mary Shelley's novel "Frankenstein" on Netflix, which was released on streaming on November 7, 2025. The film, which began with a premiere at the Venice Film Festival on August 30, aims to revive the main themes of the original story, such as creation, monstrosity, and moral responsibility.

In the new version of del Toro, which lasted two and a half hours, the focus is on the sympathy for the creature, unlike traditional adaptations, which often depict it as a monster. In the film, Oscar Isaac plays the role of Victor Frankenstein and Jake Abel plays the role of the creature.

Del Toro's adaptation begins by noting that in its adaptation, there are elements that refer to Boris Karloff, who became an icon in the image of the monster in the classic 1931 version. For example, in the film, there is "Karloff's scar" on the creature's hand, which recalls the original design.

The film also draws attention to the differences between the novel and popular adaptations, including providing a more human image and exploring its emotional development. The creation, which in the original is illuminated as a monster, in the new adaptation seeks to understand its place in the world, grappling with its reflection.

Critics noted that the film del Toro conveys the tone and spirit of the original novel, while new plot elements are uniquely crafted. On the platform Rotten Tomatoes, the film received high ratings, including 85% from critics and 95% from viewers.

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