Guillermo del Toro Says His FRANKENSTEIN Is Not a Horror Movie

The article discusses Guillermo del Toro's upcoming Netflix adaptation of Frankenstein, which he explicitly states will not be a horror movie.

Instead, del Toro describes his version as an "emotional" and "beautiful" tragedy, focusing on themes like the father-son dynamic, love, and belonging. He aims to create a film truer to the spirit of Mary Shelley's novel, moving away from typical horror tropes to explore the story's philosophical and emotional depth.

Del Toro, who has cherished this project for 50 years, envisions the Creature not as a simple monster but as an intelligent, sensitive "Adam" or "blank slate" who is often misunderstood. He wants to reclaim the story from purely horror interpretations and present a more profound and moving take.

The film is set to star Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein, Andrew Garfield as the Creature, and Mia Goth, with Christoph Waltz also in the cast. Filming is expected to begin in February 2024.

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