Netflix’s “dark and sumptuous” adaptation of a classic horror confirms release date

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It’s official! Netflix will unveil its gripping, opulent take on the renowned horror story, “Frankenstein,” on the specified date.

Under the direction of Guillermo del Toro, and inspired by Mary Shelley’s original novel from 1818, an upcoming movie will feature Oscar Isaac in the role of the self-absorbed scientist named Victor Frankenstein.

In this reinterpretation, Jacob Elordi takes on the role of the Frankenstein monster, while Mia Goth portrays Elizabeth Lavenza, who becomes Frankenstein’s romantic interest.

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In addition to the main cast, Felix Kammerer, David Bradley, Lars Mikkelsen, Christian Convery, Charles Dance, and Christoph Waltz are also part of this project.

For eager horror enthusiasts, the long-awaited movie is about to hit the screens on October 17th, perfect timing for a spine-tingling Halloween experience!

After hitting theaters, the latest horror film is set to debut on Netflix starting from November 7th, allowing fans of the genre to extend their celebrations for the spooky season a bit longer.

According to the plot summary, the upcoming movie is based on Mary Shelley’s timeless story about Victor Frankenstein, a genius yet arrogant scientist, who through an extraordinary experiment, creates a monstrous being. This act of creation, however, has catastrophic consequences for both the inventor and his pitiful creation, leading to tragic outcomes.

During a Tudum live event, Isaac shared that playing Victor Frankenstein was an extraordinary life-changing experience. Moreover, he emphasized that the intense passion, love, and commitment the entire team invested in the film is evident in every single scene.

He went on to say: “This movie draws inspiration from all previous monster films, yet it’s a deep and luxurious emotional narrative – a character-driven story that originates from Mary Shelley’s famous novel.

During this time, Elordi complimented the director by stating, “Guillermo is truly brilliant. I feel incredibly fortunate to be a part of this movie and I am very proud of what we all accomplished together.

Talking about her excitement for playing Victor’s fiancée Elizabeth in Guillermo del Toro’s adaptation of Mary Shelley’s classic novel, Goth expressed her eagerness to get involved as soon as possible. “I adore material such as this, and it all began with the book,” she further stated.

In 2025, the movie “Frankenstein” will be available on Netflix starting November 7th. Additionally, it will be screened in select theaters from October 17th.

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2025-08-19 00:20