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Guillermo del Toro's long-awaited 'Frankenstein' adaptation has delivered exactly the kind of impact industry watchers predicted, becoming an immediate streaming hit following its global Netflix debut. The gothic horror epic arrived only weeks after Netflix premiered Kathryn Bigelow's 'A House of Dynamite,' which quickly slipped to the No. 2 position once 'Frankenstein' took over the top spot.
Del Toro's partnership with Netflix is already well established—he previously directed the acclaimed stop-motion 'Pinocchio' for the platform and produced a horror-anthology series—but 'Frankenstein' marks one of the largest and most ambitious projects of his career, surpassed financially only by 'Pacific Rim.'
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'Frankenstein' Massive Success
Data from FlixPatrol shows that 'Frankenstein' claimed the No. 1 movie spot on Netflix immediately upon release, dominating charts both in the U.S. and internationally. Its arrival pushed 'A House of Dynamite' to second place and 'Jack Reacher: Never Go Back' to third. Led by Oscar Isaac as Dr Victor Frankenstein and Jacob Elordi as the Creature, the film reportedly cost $120 million to make, placing it among del Toro’s highest-budget endeavours.
Known for his fascination with the macabre and his signature visual style, the Mexican filmmaker previously earned Best Picture and Best Director wins for 'The Shape of Water' nearly a decade ago.
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'Frankenstein' Premier Reception
The film premiered at the Venice Film Festival earlier this year before receiving a limited theatrical rollout at the end of October. It has earned a strong critical reception, with particular praise for Elordi’s layered performance. On Rotten Tomatoes, the movie holds an 85% critics’ score and a 95% audience rating. The critics' consensus highlights the film's ability to uncover emotional depth in one of cinema's most iconic monsters and describes the project as a visually rich epic energised by Elordi's standout work.
Reviews have also emphasised the movie's scale and craftsmanship. Critics noted the lavish production design, sweeping landscapes, and exceptional makeup and costume work, describing the film as visually striking from start to finish.
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'Frankenstein' debuted on streaming the same weekend that the action-horror film 'Predator: Badlands' opened theatrically. Featuring a strong ensemble cast that includes Mia Goth, Christoph Waltz, Felix Kammerer and Lars Mikkelsen, 'Frankenstein' is now available to stream exclusively on Netflix.
