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All the main differences between Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein and the original novel that you need to know

A guide to the key changes the new Netflix movie makes in adapting Mary Shelley's Frankenstein

Total Film

Frankenstein: could an assembled body ever breathe, bleed or think? Anatomists explain

Frankenstein’s creature is coming back to life – again. As Guillermo del Toro’s new adaptation of Mary Shelley’s gothic masterpiece airs on Netflix, we provide an anatomist’s perspective of her tale of reanimation. Could an assembled body ever breathe, bleed or think?

The Conversation

Guillermo del Toro says his long-awaited adaptation of Frankenstein feels deeply ‘autobiographical’

Opening up about his deep connection to the movie’s literary source material, director Guillermo del Toro has said his long-awaited big-screen adaptation of Frankenstein feels deeply “autobiographical”.

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How Guillermo del Toro, Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi made the horror movie of the year

IN FOCUS: The Oscar-winning filmmaker behind ‘The Shape of Water’ spent decades attempting to bring Mary Shelley’s masterpiece to the screen. As it arrives on Netflix, he, as well as his stars Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi, speak to Clarisse Loughrey about its long gestation, its surprise easter eggs, and…

The Independent UK

7 top new movies to stream this week on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max and more (Nov. 4-10)

It's set to be a busy week for new movies across the biggest streaming services, with "Frankenstein" on Netflix, "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" on Disney Plus and plenty more top picks.

Tom’s Guide

New releases on Netflix: 7 shows and movies you need to watch this week

Dig into all the new Netflix TV shows and movies heading to Netflix this week, including "Frankenstein," "Death by Lightning" and more.

Tom’s Guide

What to Stream: 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps,' Tracy Morgan, Kim Kardashian and 'Downton Abbey'

The earnest superhero team-up tale “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” and Tracy Morgan returning to TV with a new comedy called “Crutch” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you

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Frankenstein, Materialists and Pluribus: what’s new to streaming in Australia in November

Plus a film starring a career-best Joel Edgerton, a chance to stream Annie Hall and remember Diane Keaton, and a new thriller series starring Sarah Snook

The Guardian - AU

35 Years Ago, A B-Movie Legend's Last Film Was An Awesomely Ludicrous Sci-Fi Flop

In 1990, Roger Corman made his long-awaited return behind the camera. The result was one of the weirdest Frankenstein movies ever.

Inverse

Guillermo del Toro says he’d ‘rather die’ than use AI in his films

Filmmaker says ‘natural stupidity’ is what ‘drives most of the world’s worst features’

The Independent UK

Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ pays tribute to a beloved comics creator

Let's unpack the surprising inspiration for Jacob Elordi's monster.

The Mary Sue

Jacob Elordi’s Full Frankenstein Transformation Has Been Revealed, And Fans Have Flirty Takes On The Creature

The actor brings a heartbreakingly smoldering new take to the Creature.

Cinemablend

The Arctic in Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein reveals more about empire than about monsters

Warning: this article contains spoilers for the novel and film Frankenstein.

The Conversation

Can’t wait for Frankenstein? Guillermo Del Toro says there are "hints" of the new Netflix movie in his earlier films

Frankenstein is Guillermo Del Toro's dream movie, but what if I told you you've already seen hints of it?

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The Conversation

Monsters, menopause and bold women – what to see, read and visit this week

Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein has long served as a parable – a warning against the hubris of playing God, the dangers of motherless creation, reckless parenthood and unchecked scientific ambition. It’s a story that continues to resonate, revealing how little human ego and error have changed over time.

Euronews

Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: ‘Frankenstein’ – The film Guillermo del Toro was born to make

Obsession leading to cruelty was Victor Frankenstein’s undoing. But can obsession leading to artistry be Guillermo del Toro’s triumph?

The Conversation

Guillermo de Toro’s Frankenstein: beguiling adaptation stays true to heart of Mary Shelley’s story

Frankenstein has clearly been a labour of love for the director Guillermo del Toro. I am editing Frankenstein for The Oxford Complete Works of Mary Shelley so have spent a lot of time with her tale too. While del Toro’s deviates in noticeable but interesting ways from Shelley’s novel, the…

Euronews

Lumière Film Festival: Guillermo del Toro on 'Frankenstein', AI and the ‘dangerous times’ we live in

"Art is not only necessary, it is urgent. And AI can go f*ck itself!” Guillermo del Toro is a guest of honour at this year’s Lumière Film Festival. He presents his adaptation of Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein", which audiences got to see on the big screen before it streams on Netflix…

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The Mary Sue

The Creature in ‘Frankenstein’ and Barbie are more alike than you’d think

Just go with it.

The Mary Sue

‘Frankenstein’ review: A gruesomely beautiful look at humanity and playing God

"We can be monsters together."

The Independent UK

A team of artisans brings Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ to life

In “Frankenstein,” metaphors are hard to resist

Evening Standard

Frankenstein at the LFF review: a vampy, campy Gothic fever-dream

4/5 The moody vibes are turned up to 100 in this more-or-less faithful adaptation of the book

The Conversation

In Guillermo Del Toro’s Frankenstein, what makes us monstrous is refusing to care

In Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein, the true horror lies in scientist Victor Frankenstein’s hubris and refusal to care for The Creature he creates.

Cinemablend

Full Frankenstein Trailer Is Epic And Visual, But Something Is Missing

Euphoria's Jacob Elordi is playing a different type of monster.

The Independent UK

Zach Galifianakis leads cast of Mel Brooks reboot Very Young Frankenstein

The ‘Hangover’ star will be joined by Dolly Wells, Kumail Nanjiani and Cary Elwes

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