Visually, del Toro’s use of circle motifs, as seen in “Crimson Peak,” “The Shape of Water” and “Nightmare Alley,” was used to symbolize the circular narrative of “Frankenstein.” The film’s begins at dawn with the captain and ends at dawn behind the Creature. This can also be seen in the windows aboard the ship and in Victor’s lab.

"Frankenstein" director Guillermo del Toro said there’s a homage to Boris Karloff’s version of Frankenstein’s Monster in his new Netflix original movie adaptation of Mary Shelley’s novel, but you’ll have to look for it.

This 1983 comic book was a massive influence on del Toro’s adaptation, even earning a special shoutout in the credits.

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Any opportunity to get lost in another lush Guillermo del Toro-crafted world is a good one, e.g. Frankenstein (now on Netflix), the singular filmmaker’s long-gestating dream project. And in many ways,

For Oscar Isaac, born in Guatemala 46 years ago but raised in America, mad Dr. Victor Frankenstein is both freshly conceived and a continuation of his anti-heroes who are intimately familiar with

"Frankenstein" isn't just a monster movie for director Guillermo del Toro and his cast. It's a tale that puts fathers and sons into perspective.

Guillermo del Toro loves the novel Frankenstein, but he might love monsters more. Here is how he recasts Mary Shelley's story in his own image.

Before del Toro's version, this film is arguably the closest adaptation of Mary Shelley's work, but despite the title, the Kenneth Branagh-helmed project still isn't completely faithful to the book. Branagh stars as Victor Frankenstein,

Although Mr. del Toro’s film ends with a quote — “The heart will break and yet brokenly live on.” — from Lord Byron, the revenant that continues to haunt us, in all its forms, belongs to Mary Shelley. The creature is alive, eternally morphing upon the silver screen, waiting to acquire a new shape.