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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Caitlin Hornik

Guillermo del Toro insists new Frankenstein film is not AI metaphor

Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein isn’t exactly a horror film, nor is it a metaphor for AI, he claims.

The film, starring Jacob Elordi as the monster and Oscar Isaac as his creator, will premiere Saturday at the Venice Film Fesitval. Despite being over 200 years old, the story of Frankenstein has several themes that remain relevant to today’s audiences, including the dangers of technology.

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