I couldn’t get enough of Frankenstein last year. Guillermo del Toro’s take on Mary Shelley’s gothic horror utterly charmed me; divisive as its approach to the source material might have been, it’s clearly his magnum opus. It’s a gorgeous melting pot of his influences, a brilliant showcase in craft, and an aching portrait of fathers and sons. I’ve seen it four times, but I still crave more from del Toro’s world. Fortunately, the director isn’t quite finished with Frankenstein, either.
Though it’s been months since Frankenstein hit Netflix, the hype surrounding the film isn’t fading. Not only did it score nine Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, but del Toro is reportedly releasing an extended version soon.
