Frankenstein (2025) Review: Guillermo del Toro Reinvents Classic Gothic Tale Into A Drama
Copyright © Netflix Title : Frankenstein Director : Guillermo del Toro Based on : Frankenstein by Mary Shelley Release Date : November 7, 2025 Guillermo del Toro is back in the game on Netflix. If a movie is by that one man, then it's a hint that it may be worth checking out. Since he adapted Pinocchio, which made people universally praise his modern adaptation, we could see no issue in him adapting another tale. Today's movie is Frankenstein , the new Netflix movie based on the iconic, centuries-old tale by Mary Shelley. Using a $120 million budget, its gross is a relatively small $313,461, thanks to its streaming service's limited theatrical release strategy. In contrast, it was broadly praised by critics and audiences for its acting performances, production, and tragic story. With daring performances mixed with an emotionally tragic narrative, Frankenstein stands out as a sublime monster that can play God. Summary ...