This abandonment is the trigger for the tragedy: the creature, rejected by society and without the guidance of its creator, is plunged into a chain of pain, vengeance, and ruin, for itself as well as for Victor Frankenstein.
Del Toro's version, an Oscar winner for 'The Shape of Water', is a grand and emotional vision that explores scientific obsession, the creator's megalomania, and the creature's search for belonging.
Who stars in "Frankenstein" The film features a stellar cast of established and rising stars: Oscar Isaac as Dr. Victor Frankenstein (the scientist). Jacob Elordi as The Creature / The Monster. Mia Goth as Elizabeth Lavenza (Victor's fiancée). Christoph Waltz as Heinrich Harlander (a mysterious patron). Felix Kammerer as William Frankenstein. Charles Dance as Baron Leopold Frankenstein (Victor's father). David Bradley Lars Mikkelsen
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What is "Frankenstein" about? The film retakes the original tragic story of Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but obsessive and egotistical young scientist who seeks to challenge the limits of life and death.
In his quest for scientific glory, Victor manages to bring to life a humanoid creature assembled from the remains of corpses.
The film "Frankenstein" by Guillermo del Toro, which is available on Netflix, is an adaptation of Mary Shelley's classic literary work.
The film had a limited theatrical release before its global debut on the streaming platform in November 2025.
However, horrified by the result of his experiment, he rejects and abandons his creation.
