The article highlights a significant resurgence of interest in Mary Shelley's Frankenstein in Hollywood, with several high-profile and distinct adaptations currently in development. This "Frankenstein frenzy" is being led by some of today's most acclaimed directors.

The key projects detailed are:

• Guillermo del Toro's : A long-gestating passion project for the director, this Netflix film will star Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein, Jacob Elordi as The Monster, and Mia Goth. Del Toro aims to create a faithful adaptation focusing on the novel's core themes rather than a simple monster movie.
• Maggie Gyllenhaal's The Bride!: Set for an October 2025 release from Warner Bros., this film is a reimagining of The Bride of Frankenstein. It stars Christian Bale as The Monster and Jessie Buckley as the Bride. Set in 1930s Chicago, the story follows the reanimated Bride as she rejects her creator and ignites a social movement.
• Yorgos Lanthimos' Poor Things: While already released and highly decorated (including an Oscar for Emma Stone), the article includes this film as a key part of the current trend. It is a clear Frankenstein-inspired story about a young woman brought back to life by a scientist who then embarks on a journey of self-discovery.
• James Wan and A24's Project: Horror producer James Wan's company, Atomic Monster, is collaborating with A24 on another Frankenstein-related movie, indicating the trend extends even further into the indie and horror genres.

In essence, the article concludes that a new golden age for Frankenstein's monster is upon us, with various creators offering unique, modern, and star-studded interpretations of the timeless story about creation, humanity, and monstrosity.

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