Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein: Faithful to Mary Shelley or a Bold Rethink?
Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein: Faithful to Mary Shelley or a Bold Rethink?
Guillermo del Toro resurrects Frankenstein on Netflix, with Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein and Jacob Elordi as the Creature, and the internet is already crackling. The real jolt: does this vision honor Mary Shelley’s 1818 classic, or is del Toro stitching together a new legend?
Why Oscar Isaac Is Steering Clear of Disney — And You Might Agree
Why Oscar Isaac Is Steering Clear of Disney — And You Might Agree
Oscar Isaac is hitting pause on any Marvel or Star Wars comeback, keeping Disney at arm’s length amid recent controversy—though he isn’t closing the door on a future return.
The Tragic Death of Victor Frankenstein’s Mother, Explained
The Tragic Death of Victor Frankenstein’s Mother, Explained
Echoing Mary Shelley’s classic, Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein rewinds the myth to Victor’s haunted childhood, long before the monster draws breath. On the shadowed Frankenstein estate, Christian Convery’s young Victor is torn between a gentle mother, Claire, and a starkly different father, as a shattering tragedy sparks the obsession that will unleash a legend.
6 Can't-Miss Movies and Shows to Stream This Weekend on Netflix, Prime Video, Disney Plus and More (Nov. 7–9)
6 Can't-Miss Movies and Shows to Stream This Weekend on Netflix, Prime Video, Disney Plus and More (Nov. 7–9)
Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein stalks onto streaming while the MCU's latest film crashes in, headlining this week's must-watch releases.
Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein: Every Star and the Role They Bring to Life
Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein: Every Star and the Role They Bring to Life
Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein is creeping through select US theaters now, with a November 7 streaming debut on the way, and the buzz is roaring over its stacked cast as the Oscar winner reshapes Mary Shelley’s classic into a dark, aching tale of love and loneliness.
Jacob Elordi Engineered Frankenstein’s Monster — From Look to Behavior
Jacob Elordi Engineered Frankenstein’s Monster — From Look to Behavior
Guillermo del Toro may steer Netflix’s Frankenstein, but Jacob Elordi built the monster—claiming final say on the Creature’s look and behavior and detailing the intense prep that brought it to life.
Oscar Isaac’s Laugh Says It All: How Modest Was Jacob Elordi’s Frankenstein Paycheck?
Oscar Isaac’s Laugh Says It All: How Modest Was Jacob Elordi’s Frankenstein Paycheck?
Frankenstein’s promo tour turned into a monster laugh when Oscar Isaac admits he couldn’t keep a straight face at the sight of Jacob Elordi in full Creature prosthetics, prompting a volley of good-natured jabs between the co-stars.
Oscar Isaac Ditched Two Blockbusters to Play Frankenstein — Pedro Pascal and Taron Egerton Snagged the Roles
Oscar Isaac Ditched Two Blockbusters to Play Frankenstein — Pedro Pascal and Taron Egerton Snagged the Roles
Booked solid with Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein, Oscar Isaac has bowed out of Bohemoth! and Kockroach, igniting a fast-track hunt for his replacement. A surprise frontrunner is already circling the role as studios rush to keep both projects on course.
Guillermo del Toro Reveals the Brilliant Fear Everyone Overlooks in Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein
Guillermo del Toro Reveals the Brilliant Fear Everyone Overlooks in Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein
After a limited October 17 bow, Guillermo del Toro is priming Netflix viewers for Frankenstein, telling Tudum that the story’s enduring power comes from the very real fear Mary Shelley buried at its core—and how that pulse fuels his new vision.
Oscar Isaac Out, Taron Egerton In: Channing Tatum’s Crime Drama Kockroach Lands a New Lead
Oscar Isaac Out, Taron Egerton In: Channing Tatum’s Crime Drama Kockroach Lands a New Lead
Kockroach shakes up its cast: Taron Egerton replaces Oscar Isaac and will star opposite Channing Tatum in the new crime drama.
The Witcher Season 4’s Silent Launch Might Bite Harder Than Losing Henry Cavill
The Witcher Season 4’s Silent Launch Might Bite Harder Than Losing Henry Cavill
After three seasons of momentum, The Witcher is wobbling—Henry Cavill’s departure has rattled the fandom, and a limp marketing push is stoking fears the fantasy hit is losing its magic as fan reactions sour.
Guillermo del Toro Skewers Hollywood’s AI Obsession as Frankenstein Earns Rave Reviews
Guillermo del Toro Skewers Hollywood’s AI Obsession as Frankenstein Earns Rave Reviews
With Frankenstein riding an 86% Rotten Tomatoes score, Guillermo del Toro draws a hard line on AI in filmmaking, vowing he would rather die than use generative tools — a defiant stance that places the 61-year-old auteur at the forefront of Hollywood’s anti-AI fight.
All the Must-Watch Movies Hitting Netflix in November 2025
All the Must-Watch Movies Hitting Netflix in November 2025
Netflix loads November with crowd-pleasers: cozy holiday tales, pulse-pounding thrillers, blood-chilling slashers, buzzy biopics, nostalgic throwbacks, and sharp comedies—something for every mood.
Jeremy Renner Says Disney Axed Hawkeye Season 2 — And the Plan Could Launch a Moon Knight Sequel
Jeremy Renner Says Disney Axed Hawkeye Season 2 — And the Plan Could Launch a Moon Knight Sequel
The MCU keeps expanding with fresh heroes, from big-screen epics to breakout series like Moon Knight that fans are still clamoring to see return. Now former Avengers linchpin Jeremy Renner opens up, reigniting buzz across the fandom.
Guillermo del Toro Sets Sights on The Phantom of the Opera After Frankenstein With a Daring Reinvention
Guillermo del Toro Sets Sights on The Phantom of the Opera After Frankenstein With a Daring Reinvention
A classic tale returns to the spotlight, raising the stakes and recasting familiar ambitions with a distinctly modern twist.
The Definitive October Movie Rankings: What to Watch in Theaters and on Streaming
The Definitive October Movie Rankings: What to Watch in Theaters and on Streaming
Witching season is here, but the real magic is at the multiplex. While pumpkin spice and plastic skulls crowd the feed, Hollywood is unleashing an October blitz of must-see movies—and we’re cutting through the fall frenzy to spotlight the ones you can’t miss.
Guillermo del Toro Masterpiece That Nearly Starred Tom Cruise Disappears From Netflix Days Before Frankenstein
Guillermo del Toro Masterpiece That Nearly Starred Tom Cruise Disappears From Netflix Days Before Frankenstein
Pacific Rim stomps off Netflix on November 1, 2025, as the streamer launches a sweeping library purge that’s also axing other fan-favorite classics. Guillermo del Toro’s thunderous 2013 kaiju brawler is on the clock—watch it while you can.
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’s Real Budget Is Way Bigger Than You Think
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’s Real Budget Is Way Bigger Than You Think
Disney’s true spend on Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker has finally surfaced—and it’s staggering, underscoring how far the studio went to land JJ Abrams’ 2019 finale to the sequel trilogy.
Michael Mann’s Heat 2 Will Likely Use AI to De-Age Its Stars—But Not the Way You Think
Michael Mann’s Heat 2 Will Likely Use AI to De-Age Its Stars—But Not the Way You Think
With a decades-spanning story, Heat 2 will likely tap AI to de-age its cast — just not for the glossy deepfakes you’re expecting.
Guillermo del Toro Reveals Where to Watch Frankenstein After Netflix’s Worst Theater Run
Guillermo del Toro Reveals Where to Watch Frankenstein After Netflix’s Worst Theater Run
Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein is getting a surprisingly slim theatrical rollout, sparking a fan uproar. As frustration mounts, del Toro has stepped in on social media to address calls for a wider release.