Jacob Elordi as Frankenstein’s Monster Made Me Think of Another Sci-fi Movie, But the Connection Makes Sense

Guillermo del Toro consistently takes on challenging projects, and his take on Frankenstein is no different. He deliberately departs from Mary Shelley’s original story to make the Creature a more relatable and sympathetic character. This creative choice is highly effective, offering a fresh perspective on a classic monster. The film also inevitably invites comparisons to other significant science fiction stories.








