Frankenstein: The VFX That Brought A Monster To Life

In this episode of The VFXShow, Matt Wallin, Jason Diamond, and Mike Seymour dive into Guillermo del Toro’s long-awaited passion project: Frankenstein (2025), the American gothic drama that reimagines Mary Shelley’s landmark 1818 novel through del Toro’s unmistakable visual and emotional sensibilities. On the show, the team discusses the film’s remarkable production design, its blend of handcrafted effects and cutting-edge VFX work, and the way del Toro’s Creature is portrayed with both physicality and vulnerability. They also explore the challenge of balancing gothic drama with modern cinematic expectations—and how the visual effects team brought to life the strange, unsettling beauty that defines this new interpretation. The team also discusses the stupid and insensitive remarks made by actor Christoph Waltz during a recent press event for the film. The arrogance of it, even if intended as a cheap joke, is astonishing. Waltz’s performance in this film is elevated by the extraordinary work of the VFX artists who helped bring the world of Frankenstein to life. In addition, later in the podcast, - the team then has a somewhat lengthy (but incredibly interesting) discussion on breaking into the industry! Whether you’re a longtime admirer of del Toro’s work or fascinated by the evolving craft of creature creation, this episode offers a deep dive into one of 2025’s most striking films. Facebook:   / fxguide   Follow on LinkedIn:   / fxguide   Follow on X: https://x.com/fxguidenews Follow on Instagram:   / fxguidevfx   Follow on Threads: https://www.threads.com/@fxguidevfx Visit our web site: https://www.fxguide.com Subscribe to the fxpodcast: https://www.fxguide.com/fxpodcasts/