Netflix Movie 'Frankenstein' to Be Released in Theaters on October 22

From the 82nd Venice International Film Festival to the 50th Toronto International Film Festival and the 30th Busan International Film Festival, the Netflix movie 〈Frankenstein〉 has garnered attention with official invitations from major film festivals around the world. It is set to be released in some theaters on October 22 (Wednesday) and on Netflix on November 7 (Friday), and has unveiled the main trailer and character posters. 〈Frankenstein〉 is a film adaptation of Mary Shelley's classic novel by Academy Award® winning director Guillermo del Toro, telling the story of the intelligent yet selfish scientist 'Victor Frankenstein' who, after a bizarre experiment that brings the 'monster' to life, ultimately leads to destruction for both himself and his tragic creation.

The first released main trailer begins with the decisive moment when 'Victor Frankenstein' (Oscar Isaac) finally brings the 'monster' (Jacob Elordi) to life, capturing attention. The scene of 'Victor' gathering corpses from the battlefield to create his own masterpiece and the line from the 'monster' saying, "My memories are fragmented," heightens curiosity towards the most iconic monster character reimagined by director Guillermo del Toro. Additionally, the trailer hints at the journey of characters, including the 'monster' chasing after his creator 'Victor', as they search for their own meanings in a chaotic world, leaving viewers wondering what conclusion they will reach. Furthermore, from Victor's massive laboratory to the endlessly sprawling vast snowy landscapes, and the uniquely detailed costumes that cannot be seen anywhere else, the distinctive mise-en-scène revealing Guillermo del Toro's quirky yet beautiful sensibility is expected to draw viewers into the enchanting world of 〈Frankenstein〉. Guillermo del Toro stated, "〈Frankenstein〉 is a work I wanted to create before I even picked up a camera, before I learned how to direct. To me, Mary Shelley's work was like the Bible. But I wanted to create it in my own way, to respond as if singing again with different tones and emotions," conveying the special meaning that 〈Frankenstein〉 holds in his film life and raising expectations for a work reinterpreted through his own perspective filled with lifelong passion.

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The character posters for 〈Frankenstein〉 depict five characters, each capturing attention with their unique personalities. First, the modern sophistication and confident expression of 'Victor Frankenstein' with a striking red accent is impressive, portrayed by Oscar Isaac from the movie 〈Dune〉 and the 〈Star Wars〉 series. He is expected to delicately convey the scientist's anguish and complex inner world as he challenges death. The role of the 'monster', whose various emotions such as anger, sadness, and fear are revealed through his gaze alone, is played by Jacob Elordi from the Netflix movie 〈The Kissing Booth〉 series and the film 〈Priscilla〉. Curiosity arises about what new charm his unique 'monster', completed with multi-layered emotional acting and detailed physical movements, will present. The character 'Elizabeth', who captivates with a blue costume that exudes elegance and mystery, is played by Mia Goth, who received acclaim for the A24 〈X〉 trilogy. He is expected to perfectly embody the intelligent yet passionate charm of 'Elizabeth' and showcase his own presence. Additionally, the role of 'William', Victor's brother and Elizabeth's fiancé, is played by Felix Kammerer from the Netflix movie 〈All Quiet on the Western Front〉, while the role of 'Heinrich', Elizabeth's brother and Victor's patron, is portrayed by Christoph Waltz, a two-time Academy Award® winner for Best Supporting Actor and winner of the Cannes Film Festival Best Actor award, adding richness to the narrative.

Guillermo del Toro's captivating direction, which reimagines Mary Shelley's original work, along with a narrative that deeply explores the essence of humanity, and the passionate performances of actors including Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi, are raising expectations for the film 〈Frankenstein〉, which will be released in some theaters on October 22 and will be available on Netflix on November 7.