We review Frankenstein, Guillermo del Toro’s long-awaited adaptation, exploring its gothic atmosphere, emotional weight, and why this might be the most personal monster story he’s ever told.

With a stacked cast including Oscar Isaac, Mia Goth, Christoph Waltz and David Bradley, we break down the performances, del Toro’s obsession with tragic monsters, and how this version compares to earlier Frankenstein adaptations.

Before we unleash the monster, we kick things off with a proper catch-up: Stacey gives her verdict on Alice in Borderland Season 3, Harry finishes Attack on Titan and shares the emotional damage, and Ben somehow derails everything with an early-90s documentary in classic Ben fashion.

Then it’s back to the main event as we dig into del Toro’s directing style, the film’s themes of creation and suffering, and whether Frankenstein cements itself as a modern gothic classic.

If you love movies, monster lore, Guillermo del Toro’s weird brilliance, or just enjoy hearing us roast each other while talking cinema, this episode is very much for you.

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