«Si can do! “: Frankenstein It is no longer a monster, but a man like many others: fragile and alone. Gene Wilder It would definitely agree. Netflix has finally spread the new trailer of Frankenstein, the highly anticipated version signed by Guillermo del Toro with Jacob Elordi In the role of the creature of Mary Shelley. A different “monster”, which does not aim to frighten people but do it empathize. «For me Frankenstein is a story emotional and personal. Talk about being a father, son, human relationships … I’m not doing a horror movie»Explained the director to Variety. The film – already presented to Venice Festival – will be available At the cinema from 22 October and on Netflix from 7 November. Not a classic horror, But a reflection on the refusal, solitude and self -centeredness.
Jacob Elordi as a “monster” to understand
The film tells the story of Victor Frankensteinbrilliant but self -centered scientist, and its creation, trapped between life and destruction. Frankenstein It is not a simple monster to fear: Guillermo del Toro presents him as a human being capable of feeling feelings, victim of Refusal, loneliness and self -centeredness. As the director explains, “everything we have are people who look at other people in the wrong way. This is the world in which we live ». Del Toro insisted on the humanity of the creatureshowing how fragile, lonely and misunderstood, rather than monstrous.
Frankenstein’s trailer: Gothic and dramatic atmospheres
In the new trailer of Frankenstein, Jacob Elordi It appears for the first time in its role as a creature, with disturbing voice and almost unrecognizable face. Next to him, Oscar Isaac interpret Victor von Frankensteinthe scientist who gives life to the creature, while My Goth Put the clothes of Elizabeth Lavenzapromised bride of the protagonist. The images show spectacular scenographyfrom frozen ships to large dance salons, and a maniacal care for the details that transform Mary Shelley’s Gothic history into a emotional and visually suggestive drama.
Music as an emotional guide
To underline the emotions of history the composer thinks about it Alexandre Desplatformer collaborator of Del Toro in films such as The Shape of Water And Pinocchio. «The music of Frankenstein will be lyrical and emotionalnot terrifying », explains the composer. Their joint work aims to transmit the Vulnerability of the charactersmaking each scene intense and engaging without resorting to Jump Scare o classic horror effects.