Frankenstein (2025) · Tastebuds

Only monsters play God.

Dr. Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but egotistical scientist, brings a creature to life in a monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation.

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Grave, contemplative, earnest and overwhelming.

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Cast

Oscar IsaacVictor Frankenstein
Jacob ElordiThe Creature
Christoph WaltzHarlander
Mia GothElizabeth / Claire Frankenstein
Felix KammererWilliam Frankenstein
Charles DanceLeopold Frankenstein
David BradleyBlind Man
Lars MikkelsenCaptain Anderson
Christian ConveryYoung Victor Frankenstein
Nikolaj Lie KaasChief Officer Larsen

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Guillermo del ToroDirector
Guillermo del ToroWriter
Mary ShelleyNovel
Dan LaustsenDirector of Photography
Alexandre DesplatOriginal Music Composer
Evan SchiffEditor
J. Miles DaleProducer
Guillermo del ToroProducer
Scott StuberProducer

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