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‘Dead Lover’ Trailer Digs Up a Madcap, Stylized ‘Frankenstein’ Riff

Love can conquer death in the trailer for Dead Lover, described as “a hilarious, delirious, beautiful, horny, and wholly original Frankensteinian tale.” Shot on 16mm film, the stylized Canadian horror comedy comes to life in select theaters on March 20 via Cartuna x DWECK. Before that, it will screen in “Stink-O-Vision” at Nitehawk Cinema at […] The post ‘Dead Lover’ Trailer Digs Up a Madcap, Stylized ‘Frankenstein’ Riff appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Alex DiVincenzo
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Guillermo del Toro Is Stitching Together a ‘Frankenstein’ Extended Cut

While presenting the 4K restoration of Cronos at Sundance, writer-director Guillermo del Toro confirmed that an extended cut of Frankenstein is coming soon. Attendees report that he referred to the new version as the “all the stitches” cut for the loyal fans. It’s unknown at this time whether this edition will debut in theaters, on […] The post Guillermo del Toro Is Stitching Together a ‘Frankenstein’ Extended Cut appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Alex DiVincenzo
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Funko Stitches Together Universal Monsters for Patchwork Pop Figures

Funko is giving four classic Universal monsters a “Patchwork” makeover with a new series of Pop! figures. The wave includes Dracula, The Invisible Man, Frankenstein, and The Bride of Frankenstein. Pre-orders are expected to launch this Friday, January 23, at 9am PT/12pm ET. Bela Lugosi sank his teeth into the role of Dracula in 1931, […] The post Funko Stitches Together Universal Monsters for Patchwork Pop Figures appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Alex DiVincenzo
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‘The Bride!’ Marks the First Time Maggie Gyllenhaal Has Worked with Her Brother Since ‘Donnie Darko’

The Bride! won’t just reunite a lonely Frankenstein’s monster with his bride, but it marks the first time writer/director Maggie Gyllenhaal has worked with her brother since Donnie Darko. Gyllenhaal’s punk reimagining releases in theaters and IMAX on March 6 via Warner Bros. In the upcoming film, “A lonely Frankenstein (Christian Bale) travels to 1930s […] The post ‘The Bride!’ Marks the First Time Maggie Gyllenhaal Has Worked with Her Brother Since ‘Donnie Darko’ appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Meagan Navarro
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Amy Madigan and Jacob Elordi Take Home Critics Choice Awards for the Horror Genre

The horror genre has been a huge part of the awards conversation in recent months, largely thanks to the accomplishments of last year’s standouts Sinners, Frankenstein, and Weapons. While we wait to see if any horror movies actually get Academy Awards nominations later this month, the horror genre did just win big at the Critics […] The post Amy Madigan and Jacob Elordi Take Home Critics Choice Awards for the Horror Genre appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
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‘Sinners’ and ‘Frankenstein’ Made the 2026 Academy Awards Shortlist in Multiple Categories

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced shortlists in twelve major categories for the 98th Academy Awards, including Casting, Cinematography, Makeup and Hairstyling, Music (Original Score), Music (Original Song), Sound and Visual Effects. Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein and Ryan Coogler’s Sinners have each been shortlisted in multiple categories, while Zach Cregger’s Weapons […] The post ‘Sinners’ and ‘Frankenstein’ Made the 2026 Academy Awards Shortlist in Multiple Categories appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
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Guillermo del Toro Confirms ‘Frankenstein’ Will Have a Physical Media Release

Guillermo del Toro has confirmed that Frankenstein will receive a physical media release — a rarity for a Netflix production. Replying to a fan on Twitter, the filmmaker said that the deleted convent scene will be included among the special features. The Criterion Collection is the most likely home for the disc, as they’ve distributed […] The post Guillermo del Toro Confirms ‘Frankenstein’ Will Have a Physical Media Release appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Alex DiVincenzo
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Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ Making-Of Documentary Is Streaming on Netflix

Proving its timeless appeal, Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein remains at the top of Netflix’s English film charts for a second week with over 62 million views to date. Netflix is taking viewers inside the creation of a monster reborn with Frankenstein: The Anatomy Lesson, streaming now. The 45-minute making-of documentary features insight from del Toro and […] The post Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ Making-Of Documentary Is Streaming on Netflix appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Alex DiVincenzo
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The Empathetic Creature of James Whale’s ‘Frankenstein’ [Horror Queers Podcast]

It’s alive! It’s alive! It’s aliiiiiiiiiive! After wrapping up October with a look at the queer-leaning throuple in Killer Klowns From Outer Space (listen), the shifting genres of J.A. Bayona’s The Orphanage (listen), and the feminist(ish) antics of George Miller’s The Witches of Eastwick (listen), we’re kicking off November with a celebration of the Netflix […] The post The Empathetic Creature of James Whale’s ‘Frankenstein’ [Horror Queers Podcast] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Trace Thurman
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10 Easter Eggs in Guillermo Del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’

As a person who has been obsessed with all things Frankenstein for as long as I can remember, Guillermo del Toro’s new adaptation was my most anticipated movie of the year. I am very pleased to say that it did not disappoint. Not only does it stay true to the spirit, if not entirely the […] The post 10 Easter Eggs in Guillermo Del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Brian Keiper
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‘Frankenstein’ Page to Screen: Guillermo del Toro’s Modern Updates of Mary Shelley’s Classic

WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein. We’re all familiar with Frankenstein. Or at least we think we are. Each October, we’re inundated with the iconic image of Boris Karloff’s scared and oddly rectangular face, accompanied by the electric hair of Elsa Lanchester’s reanimated Bride. Most of us can recite the […] The post ‘Frankenstein’ Page to Screen: Guillermo del Toro’s Modern Updates of Mary Shelley’s Classic appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Jenn Adams
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Friday, November 7 – These 9 New Horror Movies Released This Week

Two iconic monsters are back on screen this week, with Predator: Badlands releasing in theaters and Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein making its debut on Netflix at home. But they’re not the only new horror movies available to you this weekend… Here’s all the new horror released from November 3 – November 9, 2025! For daily reminders […] The post Friday, November 7 – These 9 New Horror Movies Released This Week appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
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Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ Soundtrack Pressed on Vinyl by Mutant

Guillermo del Toro‘s Frankenstein soundtrack is coming to vinyl from Mutant. Composed by Academy Award winner Alexandre Desplat (The Shape of Water, Godzilla), the score is pressed on 2xLP colored vinyl with two versions to choose from. The deluxe edition, a one-time pressing of 2,000, is housed in a textured gatefold sleeve featuring leatherette spine […] The post Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ Soundtrack Pressed on Vinyl by Mutant appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Alex DiVincenzo
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10 Lesser-Known ‘Frankenstein’ Movies to Watch After Guillermo del Toro’s Adaptation

The choices are endless for anyone who enjoys different approaches to Mary Shelley’s novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus. After all, it’s just about impossible to keep up with every single adaptation, on account of there being so many of them. That doesn’t even include those that are simply Frankensteinian in concept rather than direct […] The post 10 Lesser-Known ‘Frankenstein’ Movies to Watch After Guillermo del Toro’s Adaptation appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Paul Lê
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‘Frankenstein’ – Watch the Final Trailer for Guillermo del Toro’s Fresh Take on a Classic Monster

“I never considered what would come after creation.” That’s the chilling line that opens the final trailer for Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein, which is now playing in select theaters ahead of the film’s Netflix premiere on November 7. Watch the final trailer below. Check your local listings and grab your tickets now. Oscar Isaac stars in the […] The post ‘Frankenstein’ – Watch the Final Trailer for Guillermo del Toro’s Fresh Take on a Classic Monster appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
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Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ Art & Making of Book Out Today

Frankenstein: Written & Directed by Guillermo del Toro, exploring the art and making of the new film, has been published by Insight Editions. The 334-page hardcover coffee table book is written by film critic Sheila O’Malley and features a preface by actor Oscar Isaac and a foreword by del Toro. Combining in-depth commentary with unparalleled […] The post Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ Art & Making of Book Out Today appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Alex DiVincenzo
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Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ Screenplay to Be Published as a Book Next Month

Guillermo del Toro‘s Frankenstein screenplay will be published as a hardcover book on November 25 via Insight Editions. In addition to a reproduction of the complete script, the 240-page book includes a foreword by del Toro along with concept art, film stills, and behind-the-scenes photography. Del Toro’s reimagining of Mary Shelley‘s genre-defining 1818 novel delves […] The post Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ Screenplay to Be Published as a Book Next Month appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Alex DiVincenzo
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Friday, October 17 – These 12 New Horror Movies Released This Week

Halloween is now just two weeks away, which means you have two weeks to pack in as many horror movies as you can before Thanksgiving and Christmas take over the spooky vibes. The good news? TWELVE brand new ones were just released this week! Here’s all the new horror released from October 13 – October 19, […] The post Friday, October 17 – These 12 New Horror Movies Released This Week appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
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New Poster & Images from Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein,’ Theatrical Release to Expand

Netflix has released a new poster and four fresh images from Guillermo del Toro‘s Frankenstein. The adaptation of Mary Shelley‘s genre-defining 1818 novel is in select theaters today, but del Toro assures us that “the number of theatres will expand soon!” Following its big-screen run, the film lands on Netflix November 7. It stars Oscar Isaac (Dune) […] The post New Poster & Images from Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein,’ Theatrical Release to Expand appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Alex DiVincenzo
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Body and Soul: The Best of ‘Frankenstein’ Through the Decades

Guillermo Del Toro’s Frankenstein is, without a doubt, my most anticipated movie of the year. I simply cannot think of a more perfect marriage of filmmaker and subject. Like Del Toro, my fascination with the mad doctor and especially his creation has been a lifelong obsession. Over the past few years, I have taken on […] The post Body and Soul: The Best of ‘Frankenstein’ Through the Decades appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Brian Keiper