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More than 200 years after “Frankenstein” was published, Mary Shelley has never been hotter. The hulking character that the Gothic novelist conjured up — half man, half beast, all monster — will feature prominently in two upcoming movies from A-list directors that debut mere months apart.

The first, “Frankenstein,” is courtesy of Guillermo del Toro, a master of the macabre whose credits include “The Shape of Water” and “Crimson Peak.” It launches on Netflix in November and stars Mia Goth and Oscar Isaac. The second, “The Bride,” will be directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal, who is following up her acclaimed feature directing debut, “The Lost Daughter,” with a $90 million creature feature inspired by “The Bride of Frankenstein.” Warner Bros. will open this one in theaters on March 6, 2026 with Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale playing the undead couple. It was originally slated to debut on September 26, 2025, but the studio pushed it back this week, giving...

Roger Pratt, the British cinematographer best known for his work on Tim Burton‘s Batman (1989) and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005), has died. He was 77.

Pratt’s death was confirmed Friday in a statement by the British Society of Cinematographers, which did not specify a date or location but said he died last month.

An Oscar nominee for The End of the Affair (1999), Pratt was born in 1947 and grew up in the U.K. midlands.

He studied at the prestigious London Film School and went on to collaborate with filmmaker Terry Gilliam across his career after the pair met on the set of Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) while Pratt worked as a clapper loader. Gilliam recalled about meeting Pratt: “We were filming the Bridge of Death sequence and needed a dramatic shot looking up at the bridge with the mountains in the distance. I stuck the...

With Nosferatu a critical, audience, and box office hit, viewers can't seem to get enough of vampire movies as Francis Ford Coppola's 1992 Bram Stoker's Dracula has become a streaming hit on Tubi, hitting number six on the charts. The film stars Gary Oldman as a scenery-chewing Dracula along with Keanu Reeves, Winona Ryder, and Sir Anthony Hopkins as Van Helsing. It received positive reviews at the time of its release and did well at the global box office, earning nearly $216 million globally on a $40 million budget.

Coppola's adaptation is a gothic and atmospheric take on the original book by Stoker. But don't expect anything in the realm of Universal Studio's classic monster movies as this film was produced and released by TriStar Pictures (Sony). Oldman's initial appearance as Dracula is different, to say the least. He appears as an old man with an interesting hair-do, robe, and long nails.

Paul Engelen died on November 3 at his home in West Sussex, England. He was a famous makeup artist who made players into unforgettable characters in movies and TV shows. Daniel Lawson Johnston, a fellow makeup artist and his son-in-law, said he was 75 years old and had been fighting cancer.

Over more than 50 years, Engelen had an amazing career in which he worked on some of the most famous movies ever made. For his work as a makeup artist, he won two Emmys and was nominated for two Academy Awards, solidifying his reputation as a master.

Engelen got his start in the business as an assistant makeup artist on Carol Reed’s “Oliver!” in 1968. He quickly became a major creative force in the field. Along with six James Bond movies, he worked on Steven Spielberg’s “Empire of the Sun” and “Munich,” as well as the first three seasons of HBO’s “Game of Thrones.

Stranger Things premiered on Netflix in 2016 to great acclaim. For four seasons, the ensemble cast of the hit series delighted fans with the supernatural events and secret government exploits that took place in the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana in the 1980s, and is set to end with the upcoming fifth and final season.

Created by the Duffer Brothers, the series is still developing, with Season 5 filming starting in early January. Aside from the Duffer Brothers, Shawn Levy will return to direct two episodes, as he did with previous seasons. On top of that, critically acclaimed director Frank Darabont, the creator of The Walking Dead TV series and The Shawshank Redemption director, revealed to The Daily Beast that he's coming out of retirement to direct two episodes of the final season of Stranger Things.

Related Stranger Things Actor Confirms Season 5 Release Window, Teases Plot

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American Zoetrope's filmography is kind of mind-boggling. Co-founded by "Movie Brats" Francis Ford Coppola and George Lucas in 1969, the distributor and production company has stayed pretty true to its mission statement of backing not just projects by Coppola and his family, but also experimental and international cinema. The list of directors that've had American Zoetrope in their corner at some point or another is just as extraordinary. There's Jean-Luc Godard, Akira Kurosawa, Wim Wenders, Paul Schrader, Agnieszka Holland, Hans-Jürgen Syberberg, Godfrey Reggio, Carroll Ballard, and, of course, Tim Burton. Wait, what?

It's true: At the peak of his powers in the 1990s, the ringmaster of the "macabre funhouse" (as /Film's Bj Colangelo has aptly put it) teamed up with Coppola's American Zoetrope for 1999's "Sleepy Hollow." 

When you think about it, it's not so surprising that Coppola got in on Burton's creep-tastical revamp of Washington Irving's 1820 short story "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.

When the Wizarding World collides with real-life drama, you get plot twists worthy of any spellbook. This time, it’s about Kenneth Branagh, the actor behind Gilderoy Lockhart, who somehow managed to turn his personal life into a Harry Potter-esque soap opera. Because, not only did he cast a spell of infidelity, but he also entangled himself in a love triangle.

Kenneth Branagh and Emma Thompson in Much Ado About Nothing | image: BBC

Married to Emma Thompson in 1989, the actress who played the ever-enchanting Sybil Trelawney, Kenneth Branagh apparently cheated on her with Helena Bonham Carter, the psychotic Death Eater Bellatrix Lestrange. Well, anyone who thought wizarding drama was dark and complex, they were clearly unaware of the Harry Potter actors’ off-screen shenanigans!

Kenneth Branagh’s Love Triangle with Emma Thompson and Helena Bonham Carter

In a wild tale straight out of J.K. Rowling’s magical drama, a few Harry...

The story behind the novel is almost as famous as the novel itself: in the summer of 1816, Mary Shelley and her husband Percy Shelley traveled to Lake Geneva on a trip with her stepsister Claire Claremont and Claire’s lover, poet Lord Byron. Because of the abnormally cold weather, the foursome were forced to stay indoors for nearly the entire trip, and to pass the time, Byron proposed a challenge to see who could write the scariest ghost story. Mary, a woman with a taste for the macabre, was inspired by a discussion of galvanism, a scientific theory that electricity could stimulate or create life, to write what she first thought would be a short story: the tale of a young, ambitious student playing God and creating an abomination in the process.

From that idea came quite possibly the most influential and iconic horror novel in history. Published two years later in 1818, “Frankenstein; or,...

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Yorgos Lanthimos' awards-tipped black comedy Poor Things is the latest in a long line of movies to put a unique spin on Mary Shelley's classic novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus. The story is sometimes held up as the oldest work of science fiction, and the ideas and fears inspired by its depiction of a scientist's power to create life have reverberated through generations.

The director of The Favourite teams up again with the fearless Hollywood star in a funny, filthy and explosively inventive spin on Frankenstein

It may only be the third week of January, but it’s hard to imagine that there will be a funnier, filthier or more extravagantly peculiar film this year than Yorgos Lanthimos’s latest picture, his second feature film collaboration with star Emma Stone. To describe Poor Things, which is adapted by Tony McNamara (The Favourite) from the 1992 novel by Alasdair Gray, as creatively uninhibited hardly does justice to the wild, wild ride that this explosively inventive picture takes us on. Driven by a courageous and physically committed performance from Stone, the film follows her journey as Bella Baxter, at the start of the picture a barely verbal blank slate, who embarks on an autodidact voyage of discovery to become the ultimate self-made woman.

Like much in Poor Things,...

Actress Mia Goth, known for films like X and Pearl, is being sued by a background actor of her upcoming film MaXXXine for allegedly kicking him in the head.

Background actor James Hunter claims Goth kicked him in the head during the production of the A24 film MaXXXine, part of the X trilogy. The film follows X and Pearl, which were both released in 2022 and received a positive response both from the critics and the audience. However, the highly-anticipated sequel doesn't come without issues.

Related Mia Goth-Led X Sequel, MaxXxine, Described as a Whodunit Slasher MaxXxine, the third and final installment in Ti West's X trilogy, is reportedly a "whodunit slasher" set in 1980s Los Angeles.

Per Deadline, Hunter claims he was hired to play Dead Parishioner, and his job was supposed to last for three days. He further explains that on the first night of the shooting, he...

Maggie Gyllenhaal, known for her acting career, will be directing a Netflix remake of the classic horror film Bride of Frankenstein. The film will star Christian Bale and Peter Sarsgaard among others. Bride of Frankenstein is considered one of the greatest horror films, and Gyllenhaal's vision will draw inspiration from its captivating story.

Maggie Gyllenhaal will step behind the camera to direct an upcoming remake of the universally acclaimed classic horror flick Bride of Frankenstein, and it looks like filming could be about to start quite soon. As well as revealing a shooting window, a new report by Deadline also revealed that Oscar nominee and Captain Marvel star Annette Bening has joined the monstrously stacked cast.

The movie will mark Gyllenhaal's second directorial feature, following 2021's The Lost Daughter. The Netflix remake, currently titled The Bride, will reunite Gyllenhaal with her The Dark Knight co-star Christian Bale. Peter Sarsgaard, Gyllenhaal's husband,...

It's official: Franken-fever has gripped the entertainment industry! Up first is one of /Film's most anticipated movies of 2024: "Lisa Frankenstein," director Zelda Williams and writer Diablo Cody's teen horror rom-com starring Kathryn Newton and Jughead Jones himself, "Riverdale" alum Cole Sprouse, as a reanimated corpse. Elsewhere, Guillermo del Toro is on the verge of finally realizing his long-unfulfilled dream of adapting Mary Shelley's gothic literary sci-fi horror masterpiece itself, "Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus," having recently recruited the star of another popular chaotic young adult series, "Euphoria" actor Jacob Elordi, to portray his own Monster.

Last, but certainly not least, you might have heard rumblings throughout the past several months about actor-filmmaker Maggie Gyllenhaal developing a "Frankenstein" movie of her own. Deadline reports the project is now formally moving forward at Warner Bros., with production set to begin by the first quarter of 2024. Contrary to previous rumors,...

Warner Bros.' Bride of Frankenstein remake has added Oscar nominee Annette Bening to its cast and is expected to start filming in the first quarter of 2024. The remake will be a standalone period piece set in 1930s New York, with a focus on the chaos the Bride will cause, setting it apart from the original movie. With a long-delayed production and an all-star cast, Bride of Frankenstein could become a highly anticipated horror feature that offers a fresh new take on Mary Shelley's premise.

Warner Bros.' Bride of Frankenstein remake receives a huge news update, as a celebrated Oscar nominee joins the cast and an estimated start date for filming has been revealed. The movie is a remake of the 1935 Universal Monsters movie directed by James Whale which saw Henry Frankenstein (Colin Clive) survive to build a second patchwork being as a mate for Boris Karloff's colossal creature.

The monster will seek a mate in Maggie Gyllenhaal's new Frankenstein movie. Cameras are set to roll on the film later this year, and we now know what it's about, and who will be starring in it. Deadline reports that Netflix has put the film into production, and has the film's logline: "A lonely Frankenstein [the monster] travels to 1930s Chicago to seek the aid of a Dr. Euphronius in creating a companion for himself. The two reinvigorate a murdered young woman and the Bride is born. She is beyond what either of them intended, igniting a combustible romance, the attention of the police and a wild and radical social movement."...

It’s a bit of a Renaissance moment for Frankenstein-related projects, no? “Poor Things” obviously cribs from Mary Shelley‘s 1818 novel, and well, it’s all in the name when it comes to “Lisa Frankenstein.” Then there’s Guillermo del Toro‘s upcoming take for Netflix, which announced its cast earlier this week. Now add Maggie Gyllenhaal‘s latest directing effort to the list.

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Earlier this week, a new listing indicated that director Maggie Gyllenhaal was gearing up to begin production on a Bride of Frankenstein feature tentatively titled The Bride. The currently untitled Frankenstein lore movie, now confirmed under Warner Bros., is not only now official, per Deadline, but Annette Bening has joined the cast.

Bening adds to a cast that includes star Jessie Buckley, Penelope Cruz as the Bride, Christian Bale as Frankenstein, Peter Sarsgaard as a detective.

In the untitled Bride of Frankenstein film, “A lonely Frankenstein travels to 1930s Chicago to seek the aide of a Dr. Euphronius in creating a companion for himself. The two reinvigorate a murdered young woman and the Bride is born. She is beyond what either of them intended, igniting a combustible romance, the attention of the police and a wild and radical social movement.”

This confirms a period-set feature that will center around Frankenstein’s quest for love.

Update: Deadline reveals that Annette Bening (The Kids Are Alright) is also in the cast. Their sources tell them Jessie Buckley is “the star”, so possibly the Bride instead of Penelope Cruz. They also provided a synopsis: A lonely Frankenstein travels to 1930s Chicago to seek the aide of a Dr. Euphronius in creating a companion for himself. The two reinvigorate a murdered young woman and the Bride is born. She is beyond what either of them intended, igniting a combustible romance, the attention of the police and a wild and radical social movement.

The original article, posted earlier today, follows:

Five months ago, word leaked out that Maggie Gyllenhaal was set to direct a film called The Bride, a new take on the concept of the 1935 classic The Bride of Frankenstein (watch it Here), for the Netflix streaming service. At that time, Gyllenhaal had even already secured two cast...

Exclusive: Annette Bening is joining Maggie Gyllenhaal’s Frankenstein lore feature at Warner Bros; the studio making it official that this is a go-project. Cameras roll in Q1. This package with its attachments has been out there since it was at Netflix, and the deals have finally closed with everyone. Jessie Buckley is the star of the movie which follows Frankenstein’s pursuit of love.

There’s already been word out there about the cast, including Buckley, and it’s a murderers’ row with Christian Bale, Penélope Cruz, and Peter Sarsgaard. Bale and Buckley have been circling this project well before the strikes.

Logline: A lonely Frankenstein travels to 1930s Chicago to seek the aide of a Dr. Euphronius in creating a companion for himself. The two reinvigorate a murdered young woman and the Bride is born. She is beyond what either of them intended, igniting a combustible romance, the...

Five Nights at Freddy's star Josh Hutcherson recently reflected on losing the role of Peter Parker/Spider-Man in 2012's The Amazing Spider-Man to Andrew Garfield. The actor also revealed if he would ever be interested in joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe as another Spidey variant.

Speaking with Inverse, Hutcherson briefly recalled auditioning for the 2012 Spider-Man reboot, sharing that he never found out why he didn't land the superhero role. "You never find out," he explained. "They just end up hiring somebody else. So I never found out why. I also do know that three weeks or so after I auditioned, I ended up getting Hunger Games, so it kind of worked out." Hutcherson starred as Peeta Mellark in the original Hunger Games film quadrilogy from 2012 to 2015.

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Back in March 2023, the news broke that filmmaker Guillermo del Toro was in the midst of casting a new film version of "Frankenstein" that he was slated to write and direct. At the time, it was said that Oscar Isaac and Mia Goth were set to star and that Andrew Garfield was to play the Monster. According to actor Doug Jones (who has worked with del Toro on several feature films), the director had long been at work on a "Frankenstein" movie that was meant to visually resemble Bernie Wrightson's "Frankenstein," a heavily illustrated printing of Mary Shelley's 1818 novel made by Marvel Comics back in 1983. At the time of Jones' comments, however, he was slated to play the Monster himself, as the actor commented on what "my look" would have been. That Wrightson-inspired version eventually evolved into the version mentioned above, which is being produced for Netflix.

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The official Abigail trailer for Universal Pictures’ latest vampire movie has dropped, featuring an all-star ensemble cast led by Melissa Barrera.

The video shows Matilda the Musical star Alisha Weir as the titular young ballerina vampire who will torment a group of would-be kidnappers looking to collect a $50 million ransom. Trapped inside an isolated mansion for the whole night, Barrera’s character, along with the rest of the cast, must fight for their survival against a not-so normal little girl. This trailer comes after Barrera was previously fired from the upcoming Scream 7 movie for sharing her views on social media regarding her stance on the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.

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While Guillermo del Toro is hard at work on his new Frankenstein adaptation, director Maggie Gyllenhaal appears to be gearing up to begin production on The Bride, a Bride of Frankenstein update, according to the Production List.

The listing confirms previous reports that The Bride will star Penelope Cruz as the Bride, Christian Bale as Frankenstein, and Peter Sarsgaard as a detective.

It doesn’t include plot details, however, beyond “a horror thriller, about the Bride of Frankenstein.” So, it remains unclear whether The Bride will be a more faithful period horror remake or a give a contemporary spin on the classic horror movie.

In the original 1935 film from director James Whale, “After recovering from injuries sustained in the mob attack upon himself and his creation, Dr. Frankenstein (Colin Clive) falls under the control of his former mentor, Dr. Pretorius (Ernest Thesiger), who insists the now-chastened doctor resume his experiments in creating new life.

Any film that combines the talents of Emma Stone and acclaimed director, Yorgos Lanthimos, is likely to get your average cinephile excited. Throw in Willem Dafoe, Mark Ruffalo, and an eccentric story riffing on the classic tale of Frankenstein, and you have a film that absolutely demands the attention of anyone who has a penchant for the peculiar. Despite all the expectations resting on its shoulders, Poor Things lives up to the hype and then some, as Lanthimos delivers another bizarre, brilliant, and very twisted comedy movie; one which excels in every aspect of filmmaking and shows all the signs of a director who continues to push the boundaries of storytelling with his lofty ambitions and provocative concepts.

Based on the novel of the same name by Alasdair Gray, Poor Things is the story of Bella Baxter (Stone), a young woman who is not quite what she seems. As the...

HBO Announces New “The Last of Us” Season 2 and “The White Lotus” Season 3

Two of HBO and Max’s biggest dramas have welcomed new cast members this past week.

First, the Emmy-nominated post-apocalyptic survival drama “The Last of Us” announced “Dopesick” star Kaitlyn Dever will be joining the show’s second season, based on the sequel video game in Naughty Dog’s “Last of Us” franchise. Dever will play new co-lead Abby, “a skilled soldier whose black-and-white view of the world is challenged as she seeks vengeance for those she loved.”

Emmy nominee Young Mazino (“Beef”) will also join Season 2 as Jesse, “a pillar of his community who puts everyone else’s needs before his own, sometimes at [a] terrible cost.”

Watch the trailer for the premiere season of “The Last of Us”:

Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey will return as Joel and Ellie, respectively, continuing Season 1’s storyline. The...

Screambox is heading into the deep dark once again with Underground, which is now streaming on the Bloody Disgusting-powered streaming service!

Inspired by true events, Lars Janssen‘s found footage nightmare finds a bachelorette party trapped in a World War II bunker complex.

“In the midst of a spirited bachelorette party celebrating their friend’s upcoming wedding, a tight-knit group finds themselves on an unexpected and harrowing journey through an underground bunker, a long-forgotten fortification from World War 2. What began as a night of laughter, dancing, and unforgettable memories takes a nightmarish turn that none of them could have anticipated.”

Underground is the perfect double feature with Screambox favorite Deep Fear, in which a post-graduation celebration turns into a fight for survival in the catacombs of Paris.

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In 2023, Jacob Elordi gained fame for his roles in "Saltburn" and "Priscilla," earning praise for his acting abilities. Jacob Elordi will play Frankenstein's monster in Guillermo del Toro's film adaptation of Mary Shelley's classic tale. "Frankenstein" boasts a star-studded cast including Christoph Waltz, Felix Kammerer, Oscar Isaac, and Mia Goth, making it an exciting project.

There's no doubt that Jacob Elordi had an impressive year in 2023, starring in films like Sofia Coppola's Priscilla and Emerald Fennell's Saltburn, however, 2024 looks like it will be even more exciting with Elordi's new role in Guillermo del Toro's latest film. Jacob Elordi is an Australian actor who made his acting debut in 2018 when he starred in Netflix's teen romantic comedy, The Kissing Booth. From there, Elordi earned his iconic role as Nate in Sam Levinson's Euphoria. Now, Elordi is filling out his resume with highly lauded films,...

Screambox is heading into the deep dark once again with Underground, which joins the Bloody Disgusting-powered streaming service tomorrow.

Inspired by true events, Lars Janssen‘s found footage nightmare finds a bachelorette party trapped in a World War II bunker complex.

“In the midst of a spirited bachelorette party celebrating their friend’s upcoming wedding, a tight-knit group finds themselves on an unexpected and harrowing journey through an underground bunker, a long-forgotten fortification from World War 2. What began as a night of laughter, dancing, and unforgettable memories takes a nightmarish turn that none of them could have anticipated.”

Underground is the perfect double feature with Screambox favorite Deep Fear, in which a post-graduation celebration turns into a fight for survival in the catacombs of Paris.

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Jacob Elordi replaces Andrew Garfield in Guillermo del Toro's upcoming Frankenstein adaptation on Netflix. Elordi joins a star-studded cast including Oscar Isaac and Mia Goth in the classic tale of Victor Frankenstein and his tragic creation. Del Toro, a three-time Academy Award-winning filmmaker, will direct and produce the film, which has been a dream project for him for years.

Jacob Elordi has joined the cast of Guillermo del Toro's upcoming Frankenstein adaptation for Netflix. Elordi is replacing Andrew Garfield, who exited the project due to scheduling conflicts, as Frankenstein's Monster, according to Deadline. He joins a star-studded cast that includes Oscar Isaac (who will portray scientist Victor Frankenstein), Mia Goth, Christoph Watlz, Felix Kammerer, Lars Mikkelsen, David Bradley, and Christian Convery.

According to the film's official logline:

"Guillermo del Toro adapts Mary Shelley's classic tale of Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but egotistical scientist who brings a creature...

It feels like we’ve been talking about Guillermo del Toro’s “Frankenstein” for a long time already. From the first rumblings to a confirmed cast, we have covered just about every aspect of this film that is in development. Well, it appears there’s one more bit of a shakeup before the feature finally begins production, and that includes a change at the top of the cast.

According to Variety, Jacob Elordi has been added to the cast of Guillermo del Toro’s “Frankenstein.” The actor is set to replace Andrew Garfield in the lead role as the monster in the film.

Continue reading ‘Frankenstein’: Jacob Elordi Replaces Andrew Garfield In Guillermo Del Toro’s Upcoming Monster Movie With Oscar Isaac & More at The Playlist.

Jacob Elordi’s career is soaring right now, the ‘Priscilla’ and ‘Saltburn’ actor has joined the cast of Guillermo del Toro’s Netflix adaptation ‘Frankenstein.’

Elordi will take on the role of Frakenstein’s monster, taking over the role from a departing Andrew Garfield. Garfield is said to be stepping away from the project due to scheduling conflicts.

The previously announced cast includes Oscar Isaac, who is playing Victor Frankenstein, as well as Mia Goth and Christoph Waltz. Felix Kammerer (“All Quiet on the Western Front”), Lars Mikkelsen (“The Witcher”), David Bradley (“Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio”) and Christian Convery (“Sweet Tooth”) have also joined the cast.

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Based on Mary Shelley’s novel about the brilliant but egotistical scientist Victor Frankenstein, who brings a creature to life in a monstrous experiment, Del Toro is writing directing and producing.

Elordi, gained widespread...

Take another look at "Poor Things", the award-winning comedic horror feature, directed by Yorgos Lanthimos based on a "Frankenstein"-inspired novel by Alasdair Gray, starring Emma Stone, Margaret Qualley, Willem Dafoe, Ramy Youssef, Jerrod Carmichael, Christopher Abbott and Kathryn Hunter:

"...'Bella Baxter' (Stone) is brought back to life by scientist 'Dr. Godwin Baxter' (Dafoe).

"Under Baxter’s protection, Bella is eager to learn. Wanting to see more of the world...

"...Bella runs off with lawyer 'Duncan Wedderburn' and travels across continents.

"Free from the prejudices of her times, Bella demands equality and liberation..."...

Poor Things beat out other nominees, including Barbie, to win the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy. Critics have praised Poor Things to the tune of 93% on Rotten Tomatoes, with Emma Stone also winning a Best Actor Golden Globe for her performance in the film. Poor Things continues to perform well in limited theatrical release.

Barbie will have to go and party somewhere else because Greta Gerwig's bright-pink blockbuster was bested by Poor Things. Yes, director Yorgos Lanthimos' Frankenstein-esque tale won the 2024 Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. Last year, at the 2023 ceremony, its was another dark comedic tale that took home the highly coveted hardware: The Banshees of Inisherin.

List of the other 2024 nominees:

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Poor Things director Yorgos Lanthimos took to the stage along with some of the cast and crew,...

Saltburn's star takes over from Andrew Garfield as Frankenstein's monster in Netflix's upcoming film. Scheduling conflicts led to Garfield's exit, making way for the Saltburn star to join the star-studded cast. Christoph Waltz, Felix Kammerer, Lars Mikkelsen, David Bradley, and Christian Convery also join the project.

A Saltburn star replaces Andrew Garfield as Frankenstein's monster in Guillermo del Toro's upcoming Netflix Frankenstein movie.

As reported by Deadline, Saltburn's Jacob Elordi is stepping in for Garfield in del Toro's long-gestating Frankenstein adaptation. Garfield reportedly exited due to scheduling conflicts caused by 2023's twin strikes. Christoph Waltz, Felix Kammerer, Lars Mikkelsen, David Bradley and Christian Convery have also been added to the cast.

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Emma Stone won not only a Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy for her role in Poor Things on Sunday night – the award for best backstage moment also went to the quick-witted actor.

When a reporter in the press room asked what Stone thought about longtime friend Taylor Swift cheering so loudly for her in the audience, Stone strolled up to the mic and deadpanned, “What an a–hole, am I right?”

After the laughter died down, Stone continued on a more serious note.

Jacob Elordi has been drafted in to take the role as Frankenstein’s Monster in Guillermo del Toro’s soon-to-shoot production.

Thankfully, it looks like Guillermo del Toro's planned take on the Frankenstein story has survived the chaos caused by last year’s strikes and is set to shoot next month.

However, the promising ensemble cast for the project isn’t quite intact: Andrew Garfield has vacated the role of the monster, and Deadline reports that Saltburn star Jacob Elordi to step into what could be another high-profile part.

As we’re seeing pretty frequently at the moment, rescheduling issues following months of inaction are forcing some actors to choose between projects that, pre-strike, wouldn’t have been clashing. This appears to be the case for Garfield, who’s had to exit del Toro’s Netflix project.

The promising film certainly represents another potential opportunity for Elordi to add to his growing star power.

Oppenheimer’ ruled the 81st Golden Globe Awards on Sunday (U.S. Pacific Time) just as it once loomed large at the summer box office, writes ‘Variety’.

The sprawling examination of J. Robert Oppenheimer and the creation of the atomic bomb racked up five wins, the most for any movie, including the Globes for best motion picture drama.

‘Poor Things’, a feminist reimagining of the Frankenstein tale, was named best motion picture, musical or comedy, one of two victories for the post-modern film.

On the television front, reports ‘Variety’, ‘Succession’, a scabrous look at a Murdoch-esque media mogul and his dysfunctional family, won a leading four prizes, including best drama series. The show ended its four-season run in May 2023.

‘The Bear’, the story of a Chicago restaurant struggling to keep its doors open, earned three prizes, including best comedy series and best leading actor and actress in a musical or...

Oppenheimer was the top winner at the 81st annual Golden Globes on Sunday night, with the Christopher Nolan film taking home five wins including best picture (drama), best director, best actor, best supporting actor and best original score.

Anatomy of a Fall and Poor Things won two prizes each, with the former taking best non-English film and best screenplay, the latter winning best picture (musical or comedy) and best actress.

Lily Gladstone won best actress in a drama for her breakout performance in Martin Scorcese’s Killers of the Flower Moon, becoming the first Indigenous performer to win a Golden Globe. She opened her speech with words said in the Blackfeet language, the tribe to which she belongs. “This is for every little rez kid, every little urban kid, every little Native kid out there who has a dream, who is seeing themselves represented and our stories told by ourselves in our own words,...

Poor Things scored a surprise victor for Best Picture — Musical or Comedy at the 2024 Golden Globes, beating out heavy favorite Barbie. Director Yorgos Lanthimos accepted the award on behalf of the cast, who he thanked after making sure to shout out how excited he was to talk to Bruce Springsteen, who was also in attendance at Sunday night’s ceremony.

Poor Things centers around Emma Stone’s unapologetically unhinged character Bella Baxter being revived in more ways than one. The film, adapted from Alasdair Gray’s 1992 novel, tells a tale of daring freedom,...

Emma Stone knows exactly the genre Poor Things belongs in. The film from director Yorgos Lanthimos spans genres such as sci-fi, fantasy and dark comedy — and turned heads with its racy sex scenes. But Stone has declared it a rom-com, and explained why in her 2024 Golden Globes speech Sunday.

“I see this as a rom-com, in the sense that Bella falls in life itself, rather than a person. She accepts the good and the bad in equal measure — all of it is important,” said Stone of her character, Bella Baxter, a woman who is brought back to life ala the monster in Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. The feature has a script from Tony McNamara.

Stone took home the win for best actress in a comedy or musical. The other nominees were Fantasia Barrino (The Color Purple), Jennifer Lawrence (No Hard Feelings), Natalie Portman (May December), Alma Pöysti (Fallen Leaves) and...

Jacob Elordi will take Andrew Garfield‘s place in Guillermo Del Toro‘s Frankenstein adaption at Netflix, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.

Elordi will star in the project alongside Oscar Isaac, Christopher Waltz and Felix Kammerer.

Del Toro was first confirmed to write and direct the project in March 2023. Following initial news that he was eyeing Garfield for the role, Netflix announced on Sunday that Elordi would take the titular role.

Elordi’s casting news comes on the heels of a busy season for the actor. Following his role as Elvis Presley in Sofia Coppola’s Priscilla, he also starred in Emerald Fennell’s Saltburn. Prior to the two projects, he was also known for his role on HBO’s Euphoria, where he played Nate Jacobs.

Frankenstein will be Del Toro’s second feature for Netflix, following his Pinocchio adaption, for which he won the Oscar for best animated feature at the 2023 ceremony.

Saltburn's Jacob Elordi is continuing his meteoric rise as Netflix has just announced the Australian actor will be taking on the iconic role of Frankenstein's Monster in the new retelling of Frankenstein, which will be directed by Guillermo Del Toro. Elordi replaces Andrew Garfield in the role after the Brit was forced to drop out of the project due to scheduling conflicts. At the same time, Netflix announced a slew of other casting news for the big-budget film, which will also star Oscar Isaac as the title character, alongside horror's newest scream queen, Mia Goth, who is also on her own path to A-list stardom following his roles in Pearl and X....

Jacob Elordi is alive! The actor will portray Frankenstein in director Guillermo del Toro’s adaptation of the classic monster tale.

Elordi is taking over the role from Andrew Garfield, who departed the Netflix project due to strike-related scheduling conflicts. He will join the previously announced ensemble of Oscar Isaac, who is portraying Victor Frankenstein, as well as Mia Goth and Christoph Waltz.

Del Toro, the Oscar-winning filmmaker of “The Shape of Water,” is writing, directing and producing “Frankenstein.” It’s based on Mary Shelley’s novel about the brilliant but egotistical scientist Victor Frankenstein, who brings a creature to life in a monstrous experiment.

“Frankenstein” continues Netflix’s partnership with del Toro, including the Academy Award-winning “Pinocchio,” the anthology series “Cabinet of Curiosities,” and the animated films “Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans” and “Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia.”

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Jacob Elordi is taking on a new role that was previously filled by Andrew Garfield!

The 26-year-old Saltburn star has joined the cast of Guillermo Del Toro‘s upcoming Frankenstein adaptation as the title character Netflix announced on Sunday (January 7), via TheWrap.

He will star in the film opposite Oscar Isaac.

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Christoph Waltz and Felix Kammerer are also joining the ensemble, as well as Lars Mikkelsen, David Bradley and Christian Convery.

A release date for the production has not yet been set.

Guillermo will also write the film with frequent collaborator J. Miles Dale. The duo worked on Cabinet of Curiosities for Netflix.

Andrew was attached to the project in March 2023. Mia Goth also joined the cast, and while her role was unknown, it was assumed to be Dr. Frankenstein’s love interest.

Andrew left the cast due to scheduling conflicts that arose due to strike-related production postponements,...

Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein movie has reportedly gotten a casting shakeup.

Per Showbiz 411, The Amazing Spider-Man actor Andrew Garfield has dropped out of Frankenstein. Previously, it had been reported that Garfield would be one of the movie's stars with his main role as the "monster" created by a mad scientist. According to the new report, Garfield had to depart the movie due to scheduling conflicts, something that's been happening with other major projects as well after so many films had gotten their productions delayed after 2023's WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes.

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The new report also stated that actor Jacob Elordi is set to take over...

Guillermo del Toro is working on his own adaptation of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, and Deadline reports today that Jacob Elordi will take over the role of Frankenstein’s iconic monster for actor Andrew Garfield.

Elordi joins previously announced cast members Mia Goth, Christoph Waltz, and Oscar Isaac, who will play Victor Frankenstein.

Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein follows brilliant scientist Victor Frankenstein, who brings his monster to life in an experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation. It feels safe to assume that del Toro will bring heightened emotions and sympathy for Frankenstein’s creation.

The acclaimed filmmaker previously said of his Frankenstein at the 10th-anniversary screening of Pacific Rim, “I’m doing Frankenstein. We’re working on it. We start shooting in February, and it’s a movie I have been wanting to do for 50 years since I saw the first Frankenstein.

It’s alive! Alive!

Indeed, Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein film is officially a go at Netflix, with Deadline reporting that the director has signed rising star Jacob Elordi to play Frankenstein’s monster. He replaces Andrew Garfield, who had to bail on the part due to scheduling conflicts arising from the SAG/AFTRA strikes. While some may be disappointed that Garfield won’t be playing the role, Elordi’s a rising star, with him a breakout lead on Euphoria and recently earning raves for his co-starring role in Saltburn. He also plays Elvis Presley in Sofia Coppola’s Priscilla.

Elordi, who stands a mighty 6’5, seems a clever choice to play the sympathetic monster. Given that it’s a Guillermo del Toro movie, I expect something radically different from a straight-ahead adaptation of Mary Shelley’s work. Perhaps, by casting a heartthrob like Elordi, Del Toro might be taking a...

Jacob Elordi is expanding his auteur collaborations and will star in Guillermo del Toro’s upcoming “Frankenstein” as the titular monster.

After starring in Sofia Coppola’s “Priscilla,” Emerald Fennell’s “Saltburn,” and Paul Schrader’s new film “Oh, Canada,” Elordi is replacing Andrew Garfield in del Toro’s Netflix movie, as Netflix announced and IndieWire confirmed.

Garfield was originally cast; due to the SAG-AFTRA strike, the star exited the project following scheduling conflicts.

Oscar Isaac is set to play scientist Victor Frankenstein, with Mia Goth, Christoph Watlz, Felix Kammerer, Lars Mikkelsen, David Bradley, and Christian Convery rounding out the cast.

Academy Award winner del Toro is writing, directing, and producing “Frankenstein,” along with producer J. Miles Dale. The official logline reads: “Guillermo del Toro adapts Mary Shelley’s classic tale of Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but egotistical scientist who brings a creature to life in a monstrous experiment...

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With several monster films in development, it's a fantastic time to revisit the classic Universal Monsters films, though they drastically range in quality. From the 1930s to the 1950s, Universal Pictures developed thirty monster films, starting with Dracula, Frankenstein, The Mummy, and The Invisible Man. These classic movies became cultural landmarks that are still considered some of the best in their genre, mixing gothic horror with campy fun. By no means are they scary by modern standards,...

Jacob Elordi, Christoph Waltz, Felix Kammerer, Lars Mikkelsen, David Bradley and Christian Convery are set to be a part of the all-star ensemble cast in Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein at Netflix. Elordi will play the iconic monster, replacing Andrew Garfield, who fell out due to strike postponements that led to scheduling conflicts.

Deadline broke the news last year that Oscar Isaac, who will play Victor Frankenstein, and Mia Goth are set to star in the pic.

Del Toro is writing, directing and producing alongside J. Miles Dale, who served as a producer on del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities for Netflix. The classic Mary Shelley novel follows Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but egotistical scientist who brings a creature to life in a monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation.

Del Toro has been developing the Frankenstein project for some time...