Guillermo del Toro's new Frankenstein adaptation, premiering at the Venice Film Festival, sparked discussion about AI, Netflix's release strategy, and modern-day monsters. Del Toro, driven by a childhood fascination with Boris Karloff's portrayal, crafted a film exploring the tragic relationship between Victor Frankenstein (Oscar Isaac) and his creation (Jacob Elordi). The film will have a limited theatrical release before its global Netflix debut. Del Toro emphasized the importance of artistic ambition in filmmaking, embracing Netflix's reach while highlighting the ongoing debate between theatrical and streaming releases. He expressed more fear of human stupidity than artificial intelligence, contrasting societal terror with the power of love.

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