
Beyond its connection to Frankenstein, the movie borrows heavily from other films like Hotel Transylvania, The Greatest Showman, and Beauty and the Beast. It’s packed with references to classics such as E.T. and 2001: A Space Odyssey, and even nods to Nightmare Alley. The writer and director, Hudson, doesn’t bring enough originality to the story to set it apart from other similar movies, even within the genre of children’s horror. While a young viewer might not recognize these allusions, the film’s reliance on existing ideas feels at odds with its central, though rather bland, message of embracing individuality.