Frankenstein at the LFF Review
A vampy, campy Gothic fever-dream, this adaptation of Mary Shelley's book turns up the moody vibes to 100.
It's been 200 years since Mary Shelley wrote Frankenstein, and its themes - man's arrogance, cruelty, and inhumanity to man - still feel relevant.
A story about humans overreaching and giving monstrous new life to a misunderstood, yet deadly, creature? Well, hello upcoming AI revolution.
This take on the story is the work of Guillermo del Toro, with killer costume design and excellent performances from an all-star cast, teaching us valuable lessons.
Author's summary: A Gothic fever-dream adaptation of Frankenstein.
- Director: Guillermo del Toro
- Themes: man's arrogance, cruelty, and inhumanity to man
- Relevance: still feels relevant 200 years after the book was written
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