A vampy, campy Gothic fever-dream, this adaptation of Mary Shelley's book turns up the moody vibes to 100.
It's been 200 years since Mary Shelley wrote Frankenstein, yet its themes - man's arrogance, cruelty, and inhumanity to man - still feel relevant.
A story about humans overreaching and giving life to a misunderstood creature feels chillingly relevant to the upcoming AI revolution.
Well, hello upcoming AI revolution.
Guillermo del Toro puts his own spin on the story, wasting no time to teach us lessons.
Author's summary: A faithful adaptation with a Gothic twist.