Frankenstein is a 2025 American gothic drama film[4][5] produced, written and directed by Guillermo del Toro, based on Mary Shelley's 1818 novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus. The film stars Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein, Jacob Elordi as the Creature, and Mia Goth as Elizabeth, with Felix Kammerer, David Bradley, Lars Mikkelsen, Christian Convery, Charles Dance, and Christoph Waltz in the supporting roles. The story follows the life of Victor Frankenstein, an egotistical scientist whose experiment in creating new life results in dangerous consequences. Directed by Guillermo del Toro Screenplay by Guillermo del Toro Based on Frankenstein by Mary Shelley Produced by Guillermo del Toro J. Miles Dale Scott Stuber Starring Oscar Isaac Jacob Elordi Mia Goth Christoph Waltz Cinematography Dan Laustsen "Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."