Trailer for del Toro’sFrankensteinis pure macabre mythology

Netflix has unveiled the official trailer for Guillermo del Toro's eagerly awaited adaptation of Frankenstein, featuring Oscar Isaac in the role of the brilliant yet deeply flawed scientist, Victor Frankenstein. Del Toro has often expressed his profound admiration for Mary Shelley's classic novel, revealing his long-held aspiration to create a film that embodies the tale's epic sense of tragedy. The director has criticized previous adaptations, particularly Kenneth Branagh's 1994 version, which strayed significantly from the original script that he admired. After years of attempts to bring his vision to the screen, del Toro finally secured the project with Netflix in 2023. At a Netflix Tudum event earlier this year, he referred to this film as "the culmination of a journey that has occupied most of my life," emphasizing that the themes of monstrosity resonate deeply within his work. During a recent press conference at the film's premiere in Venice, del Toro described his lifelong fascination with the creature, stating, "Monsters have become my personal belief system. There are threads of Frankenstein woven throughout my films." He reflected on his childhood experiences, sharing how his Catholic upbringing influenced his perception of figures like saints and messiahs, ultimately leading him to recognize the creature's significance in his artistic journey. Del Toro has waited for the right moment to realize this project, striving to achieve the vast scope necessary to recreate the world of Frankenstein authentically.