One of the most eagerly awaited projects in Hollywood, Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro's 'Frankenstein' has been thrilling movie fans with the official full trailer. Del Toro's vision of Mary Shelley's classic novel is considered a pinnacle in his career.
Del Toro's dark world, crafted in his own unique, haunting Gothic style, will not only terrify the audience, but will also deeply explore the tragic relationship between the creator and the creature.
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'Only Monsters Play Gods'
'Frankenstein' is a story about a "[...] arrogant genius scientist brings a strange creature to life through a terrifying experiment. Ultimately, the experiment leads to the destruction of both the creator and his tragic creation." This new trailer mainly shows the heartbreaking journey of the creature created by Dr. Victor Frankenstein.
Del Toro has brilliantly revealed the inner anguish of the monster, who has no place in this world and cannot receive even the slightest love from his creator. The concept of 'only monsters play gods' will be the cornerstone of the film.
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Cast: Oscar winner vs sensation
In this prestigious film, Oscar Isaac plays the title role as Dr. Frankenstein, while young actor Jacob Elordi, who created a sensation, plays the role of the monster. While Isaac is immersed in the role of a genius full of arrogance, Elordi's role as a monster is moving to the audience.
The appearance and agony of the monster are shown brilliantly in this trailer. Along with them, the fact that Mia Goth, Ralph Ineson, Charles Dance and Christoph Waltz play the main roles has further increased the expectations on this film.
Del Toro Mark, critical acclaim
Watching the trailer, it is clear that del Toro is infusing his own style into this film. The huge settings, the dark atmosphere, and the Gothic architecture of the Victorian era make this film a masterpiece. Every frame is like a painting, conveying deep emotion and fear.
The film 'Frankenstein' had its world premiere at the Venice International Film Festival on August 30. The film received a great response from critics. The film has a score of 80% on the popular website Rotten Tomatoes. This score once again confirms del Toro's success.
Release dates:
The film is set to be released in limited theaters on October 17. It will then be streamed worldwide on Netflix on November 7. Film analysts say that the film is sure to give a great experience to Guillermo del Toro fans and audiences who love classic horror stories. The world is eagerly waiting to see how del Toro will show this complex emotional conflict of creation-love-destruction on screen.