Frankenstein at the LFF Review
A vampy, campy Gothic fever-dream, this more-or-less faithful adaptation of the 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 chillingly relevant.
A story about humans overreaching and giving monstrous new life to a misunderstood, yet deadly, creature, is still timely, especially with the upcoming AI revolution.
This take on the story is the work of Guillermo del Toro, who puts his own spin on things, with killer costume design and excellent performances from an all-star cast.
A story about humans overreaching and giving monstrous new life to a misunderstood, yet deadly, creature? Well, hello upcoming AI revolution.
Author's summary: A Gothic fever-dream adaptation of Frankenstein.