Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein Premieres Venice Film Festival

Guillermo del Toro's new film adaptation of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein has premiered at the Venice Film Festival, featuring Jacob Elordi as the creature and Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein. The movie has received mixed reviews, with some praising its visual style and historical references, while others criticize it for campy performances and lack of depth. Elordi's portrayal of the creature includes a unique Yorkshire accent, inspired by co-star David Bradley, adding an unexpected layer to the character’s voice. Elordi described the creature as a deeply personal role, embodying unconscious aspects of himself, and developed the character's voice using influences like Mongolian throat singing. The actor also shared that the intense physical and vocal preparation for the role led to an amusing moment when he unintentionally grunted like Frankenstein’s monster on the set of his next film, Wuthering Heights. The film will be available on Netflix in November after its festival debut.