Frankenstein(2025)
This movie is basically a gothic remix of “It’s Alive!” with Guillermo del Toro turning the volume all the way up. Oscar Isaac struts around like the smartest guy in the room (spoiler: he’s not), a complete opposite of his character in the Moon Knight, showing how much range he’s got. Jacob Elordi’s Creature looks like he just walked out of a fashion shoot but still wants a hug, and Christoph Waltz is… well, Christoph Waltz. You know he’s going to steal every scene like it’s pocket change.
The vibe: Dark castles, dripping candles, fog so thick you’d walk into a wall if you weren’t careful.
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Performances: Victor Frankenstein is giving “toxic genius energy,” while the Creature is basically the worst Tinder date ever – brooding, needy, and guaranteed to ruin your night. Although for the fixers and builders, that would be the man for you. Superb acting all around, each character really emboding the role they took up. The only way is up for these actors, now.
The whole story is basically one long tragedy dressed up in gothic fog. At its core, it’s not about monsters – it’s about loneliness, rejection, and the pain of wanting to belong. Victor creates life but refuses to love it, and the Creature, despite his strength, is just a soul begging for connection. Every step he takes – whether reaching out for kindness or lashing out in rage – reminds us how cruel the world can be when you’re different.
By the end, you’re not scared of the monster; you’re gutted by how human his suffering feels. It’s a tale that leaves you heavy, because the real horror isn’t the stitched-up body – it’s the heartbreak of being unwanted.
