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, yet 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?
This take on the story is the work of Guillermo del Toro, with killer costume design and excellent performances from an all-star cast, offering lessons that still teach us today.
Author's summary: A faithful adaptation of Frankenstein with a modern spin.