“The biggest Frankenstein of all time”, directed by Guillaume Del Toro, will finally be released in the cinema

In June, the broadcast of the trailer for Frankenstein had aroused a keen enthusiasm, encouraging many people to want to discover the film in optimal conditions in the cinema. However, Netflix announced that the thriller would only be released on its platform on November 7. Furthermore, This choice seemed to be explained by a combination of factors. Nevertheless, in particular the risk of fatigue in the face of Frankenstein’s adaptations, which has already been brought to the screen almost 200 times, as well as a disappointing box-office for the last film of the Mexican director, Nightmare Alley (2021).

Finally, the film will be screened in theaters, three weeks earlier, on October “the biggest frankenstein all time”, 17. The trailer. which had amazed the fans, accompanied by an impressive casting including Oscar Isaac in the role of Doctor Fou, Jacob Elordi and Mia Goth also played a role in this change. In addition. Guillermo Del Toro had previously announced that the film would be released at least partially indoors, which pushed Netflix to review its strategy. This three -week window is considered generous compared to the standards of streaming services.

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In 19th century^e A century. a brilliant but selfish scientist launched himself in search of the creator of monsters, Frankenstein, to continue his experiences. Doctor Pretorious will finally manage to give life to a creature that will cause his loss.

The Oscar -winning director has long expressed his desire to adapt the book of Mary Shelley. In 2016. he declared : “To date, “the biggest frankenstein all time”, no one has yet made this book, but it has become my Bible, because what Mary Shelley wrote perfectly embodies the isolation of childhood. For me, Frankenstein is the ultimate in everything. A part of me dreams of adapting it, while another, for over 25 years, fears to do so. I dream of making the biggest Frankenstein of all time, but once you have done it, it’s done. Whether it is great or not, it is accomplished. We can no longer dream of it. It is the tragedy of a filmmaker: we can dream of something, but once it is done, it’s over. »» Its objective is to stand out from previous versions. He notably included passages from the book often left aside, such as the scenes taking place in the North Pole.