Guillermo del Toro, the filmmaker behind "Frankenstein," humorously refers to experiencing 'post-partum depression' upon completing a project

Guillermo del Toro's latest cinematic masterpiece, "Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein," has made its grand debut at the 82nd Venice Film Festival. The film, a reimagining of Mary Shelley's classic tale, stars Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein and Jacob Elordi as his monster.

Del Toro, who won the 2018 Best Picture Oscar for The Shape of Water, has waited decades to bring this cherished project to life on his terms. The film explores themes of humanity, imperfection, vengeance, and the consequences of obsession, all while fully embracing the Gothic aesthetic.

The movie showcases elaborate set design, with giant laboratories and body parts stitched together, creating a world that is both captivating and chilling. Filming took place in Toronto, Aberdeen, and Edinburgh, and was completed in September 2024.

During a press conference at the Venice Film Festival, Del Toro admitted that making the film has left him with post-partum depression. However, he also noted that the message of the film is particularly important in today's world, as it defends the right to remain imperfect and challenges societal division and extremes.

"Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein" joins a long line of adaptations of Mary Shelley's classic, including Boris Karloff's 1931 version, Kenneth Branagh's 1994 film, and Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein in 1974.

The film will have a limited release in October, followed by streaming on Netflix from November 7, 2025. It is a Netflix production, with Del Toro serving as the director. The cinematographer was Dan Laustsen, the production designer Tamara Deverell, and the composer Alexandre Desplat.

Del Toro's "Frankenstein" features an ensemble cast, including Mia Goth, Christoph Waltz, Felix Kammerer, Lars Mikkelsen, David Bradley, Lauren Collins, Charles Dance, and others. The film is Del Toro's most personal project, one he has followed since his childhood.

In a world where perfection is often idolized, "Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein" questions what it means to be human and challenges us to embrace our imperfections.

Guillermo del Toro, the filmmaker behind "Frankenstein," humorously refers to experiencing 'post-partum depression' upon completing a project