Frankenstein Strays from Source Material
The long-awaited Netflix rendition of "Frankenstein" leaves much to be desired for fans of Mary Shelley's original.
Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus" (1818) is a classic book that has faced numerous adaptations, particularly film adaptations, such as "Frankenstein" (1931), "Bride of Frankenstein" (1935), and "Young Frankenstein" (1974). Most adaptations stray from the novel's roots, focusing on horror rather than The Creature's mortality.
Academy Award winner Guillermo del Toro has aimed to create a faithful film adaptation for over thirty years, continually pushing the project back to secure proper funding and resources. Del Toro's "Frankenstein" was officially announced to be picked up by Netflix in 2023, set to release on the platform in November.
Del Toro's adaptation aims to stay true to the original story.
Author's summary: Netflix's "Frankenstein" deviates from Mary Shelley's classic.
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