Guillermo Del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ Tops Netflix Global Chart
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Oscar Isaac as scientist Victor Frankenstein tries to bring the dead to life in a scene from “Frankenstein.” Netflix Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein is generating monstrous viewership for Netflix, claiming the No. 1 spot on its Global Top 10 English films list for a second week in a row. The visually stunning adaptation of Mary Shelley’s 1818 gothic novel captivated audiences worldwide, attracting 33.8 million views and a total of 85.5 million hours viewed. The film features exceptional performances by Oscar Isaac (Dune, Inside Llewyn Davis) as the tormented scientist Victor Frankenstein and Jacob Elordi (Saltburn, Priscilla) as the Creature. Elordi’s portrayal traces a journey from newborn innocence to hardened existence, shaped by hatred, ignorance and fear. Isaac’s Victor, realizing too late what he has done, struggles for redemption. Del Toro, who has called the story of Frankenstein his Bible, portrays the humanity of the Creature while exposing the inhumanity of man, reminding audiences of their capacity for both evil and kindness. The film explores themes of love, purity, loneliness and existence through multiple perspectives, offering a fresh take on Shelley’s classic tale. (L to R) Director Guillermo del Toro and Oscar Issac as Victor Frankenstein on the set of Frankenstein. Ken Woroner/Netflix A Dream Decades in the Making Del Toro has cited Shelley’s novel as a constant inspiration throughout his career. Frankenstein is his bucket list film, a passion project that struggled to find backing for years. The Mexican filmmaker, who won best director and best picture Oscars for 2017’s The Shape of Water and best animated feature for 2022’s stop-motion Pinocchio, persisted until he found the right partner in Netflix. He brought his vision to life with a screenplay he wrote himself, producing alongside J. Miles Dale and Scott Stuber. Netflix has become a key partner for del…
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