This surreal half-hour comedy special came to the streaming platform in 2019. But with Guillermo del Toro’s “Frankenstein” and “Stranger Things” Season 5 in the news, it’s never been more timely.
October brings with it the spooky season, and Netflix is leaning right into the chills with the release of the first full trailer for Guillermo del Toro’s highly anticipated Frankenstein. Fans finally get their first real look at Jacob Elordi as the iconic creature — a haunting presence that had, until now, remained shrouded in mystery. The trailer, featuring a chilling voiceover, offers a spine-tingling glimpse at Elordi’s monstrous transformation.
The movie features an all-star cast headed by Oscar Isaac, who portrays Victor Von Frankenstein, the brilliant scientist whose pursuit of bringing life into existence comes with catastrophic repercussions. Elizabeth Lavenza, Victor’s fiancée, is portrayed by Mia Goth, stuck in a maelstrom of love, ambition, and gothic horror.
Del Toro’s take on the classic guarantees a sweeping, visually lush retelling of Mary Shelley’s novel, remaining true to its motifs of identity, obsession, and isolation, and adding his trademark dark fantasy design on top. The trailer reveals epic cinematic images — from ice-capped ships adrift in frozen seas to opulent ballrooms shrouded in mystery.
Frankenstein has already been making a big splash on the festival circuit. The movie debuted at the Venice Film Festival to good notices, had surprise showings at Telluride, and took the runner-up position for the highly sought People’s Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival.
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Del Toro’s version is being characterized as epic in tone and length, adding an intense emotional and frightening twist to the classic story.
The movie will have a limited theatrical release on October 17, designed to qualify for awards season. It will subsequently premiere internationally on Netflix on November 7, just in time to illuminate the long, cold nights of late autumn.
Gothic horror enthusiasts, take note.
