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Guillermo del Toro and Paul Thomas Anderson posed with “jazz hands” at the Oscar nominee luncheon to mimic The Shining’s iconic final shot; the image ties back to Kubrick’s edited group photo, sourced from a 1921 dance photograph in the Hulton archive, with Nicholson’s head later swapped in, a lineage traced in a 2025 New York Times piece by Aric Toler.
The 78th Directors Guild of America Awards unfolded at the Beverly Hilton with Kumail Nanjiani hosting, honoring directing across feature films and television. In film, Paul Thomas Anderson, Ryan Coogler, Guillermo del Toro, Josh Safdie, and Chloé Zhao won directing prizes for their latest works, while Hasan Hadi led the First-Time Directing category and other film awards were handed out. The night also spotlighted TV directing across drama, comedy, limited series, movie, documentary, and more, with a slate of winners across categories and service honors going to David Charles and Gregory G. McCollum.
The Devil’s Backbone, an early Guillermo del Toro film, is a richly atmospheric gothic ghost story set in 1930s Spain, blending supernatural elements with political drama, featuring strong performances and a compelling portrayal of childhood amidst war and mystery.
Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ on Netflix has become a major hit, topping the charts in 72 countries with over 29 million views in just a few days, indicating strong global audience engagement and repeat viewing, although it faces stiff competition from other popular titles like ‘KPop Demon Hunters.’
Guillermo del Toro's adaptation of Frankenstein debuted on Netflix as the top film, with 29.1 million views, ranking No. 1 in 72 countries, and receiving praise from del Toro for its global resonance and success following its Venice Film Festival premiere.
Guillermo del Toro's 'Frankenstein' (2025) offers a visually stunning but morally simplified adaptation of Mary Shelley's novel, portraying the Creature as innocent and blameless, which diminishes the story's complex moral ambiguity and the Creature's humanity. The film emphasizes themes of parenting and rejection but ultimately strips the Creature of moral complexity, contrasting with Shelley's nuanced portrayal.
Makeup artist Mike Hill applied full body prosthetics to Jacob Elordi around 20 times for Guillermo del Toro's 'Frankenstein' adaptation, emphasizing practical effects to create a humanized creature with subtle enhancements to evoke the classic monster without overdoing the horror elements.
Jacob Elordi wore full body prosthetics about 20 times for his role as the Creature in Guillermo del Toro's 'Frankenstein' on Netflix, with the makeup artist emphasizing practical effects to maintain realism and emotional depth, and Elordi showing professionalism by never complaining during the process.
Guillermo del Toro's adaptation of Frankenstein explores themes of parenting, creation, and forgiveness, portraying the Creature as a misunderstood child and emphasizing the responsibilities and failures of Victor Frankenstein as a parent, ultimately highlighting the potential for redemption and understanding between creator and creation.
Oscar Isaac discusses his transformative role as Victor Frankenstein in Guillermo del Toro's unique, Taoist-inspired adaptation, highlighting the emotional depth, creative process, and thematic exploration of forgiveness and inheritance in the story.
Guillermo del Toro, a lifelong fan of Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein,' reflects on his deep connection to the story and his evolving approach to monster movies, suggesting that his current project may be his last in the genre as he explores new filmmaking styles and themes.
Oscar Isaac stars in Guillermo del Toro's film 'Frankenstein,' with del Toro narrating a key scene where Dr. Victor Frankenstein presents his findings, highlighting the film's creative process and storytelling approach.
Guillermo del Toro's 'Frankenstein' adaptation, streaming on Netflix, is a visually stunning, dark, and thematically rich reimagining of Mary Shelley's classic, emphasizing the Creature's perspective and exploring themes of life, death, and creator responsibility, with strong performances by Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi.
Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein premieres on Netflix this Friday, featuring a reimagined story where Elizabeth is engaged to Victor's brother and forms a bond with the Creature, leading to a tragic ending. The film explores complex emotions and diverges from the original story, with notable posters highlighting these character dynamics.
Netflix is promoting Guillermo del Toro's new Frankenstein film, starring Oscar Isaac and others, with elaborate Halloween-themed events including drone shows and screenings, ahead of its release on November 7.