“Frankenstein”: This is the gothic project that Guillermo del Toro always dreamed of | Guillermo del Toro brings his dream project to life: Frankenstein revives with a unique perspective

With the expected arrival at Netflix and a limited screening in theaters, the version of Frankenstein directed by Guillermo del Toro promises to not only transform, but reimagine one of the most iconic stories in Gothic literature.

The film, backed by a budget close to $120 million, represents the culmination of the artistic dreams of the Mexican filmmaker, famous for his ability to fuse the dark with the poetic.

A reimagining of the characters and plot

Guillermo del Toro follows Victor Frankenstein, masterfully played by Oscar Isaacwho from the top of a solitary tower tries to give life to the inanimate. Jacob Elordi gives life to the creature, a misunderstood and lonely creation that seeks its identity and autonomy.

As in the literary classic of Shelleythe story takes place in a space far from reality but deeply human. The cast is completed with the performances of Mia Goth y Christoph Waltzwho enrich the narrative with their interpretations.

A classic craft process

Moving away from CGI and advanced technology, Del Toro It relies on real settings and artisanal methods, in order to evoke the essence of classic cinema. In their approach, every element of the set is constructed by hand and every painterly detail is carefully monitored, allowing visual authenticity to emerge in every frame. “I want the viewer to feel the reality and weight of each scene“, mentions Del Tororeaffirming his commitment to cinematographic art.

The emotional background of creation

Beyond the horror story, Frankenstein It is an introspection on love, loss and creation. In the interpretation of Del Torothe creature is a disturbing reflection of the human desire to transcend limits, which ends up confronting the creator with his own humanity.

The obsession of Frankenstein for his experiments is parallel to the Mexican filmmaker’s devotion to his projects, functioning as a mirror of creation and its consequences.

Reactions and anticipated impact

With positive reviews beginning to emerge from select previews, Frankenstein is emerging as a potential awards season contender. The praise highlights the expressiveness of Elordi and the deep charge of the visual script of Del Toroattributing a new level of depth to a legend that addresses the human condition. In the end, more than a simple adaptation, Del Toro offers a visual anthem destined to resonate with both current and future audiences.

The shocking version of Frankenstein not only vindicates the legacy of the original author, Mary Shelleybut also consolidates Guillermo del Toro as one of the most influential contemporary filmmakers in the art of telling universal stories from the perspective of horror and beauty. It is an epic tribute to the gothic, the monstrous and the absolutely human.

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