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Daily Record
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein trailer drops after filming at spooky Scottish estate
The first trailer for Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein is out, with scenes filmed at a haunting estate in Aberdeenshire. The first trailer has landed for Guillermo del Toro's long-awaited adaptation of Frankenstein, and Scottish horror fans may recognise a hauntingly familiar backdrop. Last year, film crews descended on Aberdeenshire to shoot scenes for the highly anticipated Netflix production. Among the key locations was the atmospheric Dunecht House, a grand 19th-century mansion nestled in the north-east countryside, and the perfect setting for a gothic tale of monsters and madness, Aberdeen Live reported. With its dramatic granite façade, Greek and Italian architectural flourishes, sweeping arches and Scottish baronial towers, the stately home looks as though it was plucked straight from the pages of Mary Shelley's original novel. Little wonder then that del Toro and his team chose it as one of the film's centrepieces. Dunecht House dates back hundreds of years and was originally built as a replacement for a nearby mansion. Over time, it grew in scale and grandeur, boasting 24 bedrooms, 16 bathrooms, a 120-foot library, and even an observatory. Once a social hub for Scotland's elite, the estate hosted an annual ball attended by high-ranking families from the likes of Cluny Castle and Drum Castle. Beyond its architectural splendour, the mansion sits within breathtaking grounds, which are listed on the Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes in Scotland, a designation reserved for spaces of historical and artistic significance. Among the highlights are two formal terraces and a variety of landscaped gardens. But what truly cements its horror credentials is the house's otherworldly reputation. Locals have long whispered about strange goings-on behind its heavy doors, lending it an eerie mystique that makes it tailor-made for a chilling film like Frankenstein. According to the official logline, the film tells the story of 'a brilliant but egotistical scientist [who] brings a creature to life in a monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation.' Oscar Isaac stars as Dr Victor Frankenstein, with Jacob Elordi portraying the infamous Monster. Mia Goth takes on the role of Elizabeth, joined by Ralph Ineson as Professor Krempe and Christoph Waltz as Harlander. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. The supporting cast also features Lars Mikkelsen, David Bradley, Felix Kammerer, Christian Covery and Charles Dance. Del Toro, known for transforming the monstrous into cinematic masterpieces, has long dreamed of adapting Frankenstein. In fact, he referenced Mary Shelley during his 2018 BAFTA acceptance speech for The Shape of Water, which went on to sweep the Oscars with four wins, including best picture and best director. His most recent collaboration with Netflix, Pinocchio, won the 2023 Academy Award for best animated feature. Now, with Frankenstein set for release in November 2025, the visionary director brings his gothic ambition full circle, and thanks to its starring turn in the film, Dunecht House may soon gain fame beyond Scotland's borders.
Hypebeast
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Netflix Drops First Official Teaser Trailer for Guillermo del Toro's 'Frankenstein'
Summary The long-awaited vision of master storytellerGuillermo del Toro's adaptation of Mary Shelley's classic novel,Frankensteinhas finally come to life with the release of its official teaser trailer. The ominous first look debuted duringNetflix's Tudum 2025: The Live Event. The teaser offers a haunting glimpse into del Toro's gothic and atmospheric take on the legendary tale. It featuresOscar Isaacin the titular role of Dr. Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but egotistical scientist, and a terrifyingly obscuredJacob Elordias his tragic creation, the Monster. The brief footage hints at the monstrous experiment and the unraveling that follows for both creator and creature. Del Toro, who has describedFrankensteinas a deeply personal project he's wanted to make for over 50 years, is both writing and directing the film. The star-studded cast also includesMia Goth, Felix Kammerer, Charles Dance and Christoph Waltz, promising powerful performances. Frankensteinis slated for release on Netflix in November 2025, with a specific date yet to be announced. This highly anticipated film is expected to delve into the complex themes of creation, abandonment, and the nature of monstrosity, offering a fresh, visually stunning, and faithful interpretation of Shelley's enduring work.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Guillermo Del Toro's ‘Frankenstein' Debuts First Teaser At Netflix Tudum
Netflix on Saturday unveiled the first teaser trailer for Frankenstein, Guillermo del Toro's long-in-the works adaptation of the 1818 literary classic from Mary Shelley, which is slated for release this November. In the upcoming film, Oscar Isaac stars as Dr. Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but egotistical scientist who brings a creature (Jacob Elordi) to life in a monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation. More from Deadline Netflix Unveils Premiere Date For Crime Thriller 'The RIP' Starring Matt Damon And Ben Affleck 'One Piece' Finds Its Tony Tony Chopper In Mikaela Hoover; Netflix Confirms Season 2 Will Air In 2026 'Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery' Sets Premiere Date For Return Of Daniel Craig's Benoit Blanc Known for his imaginative creature features, Del Toro has been working on his Frankenstein passion project for over a decade. At Tudum, he called it 'the culmination of a journey that has occupied most of my life,' adding, 'Monsters have become my personal belief system. There are strands of Frankenstein through my films.' Del Toro also touched on the importance of Shelley's work to his career in 2018, while accepting the BAFTA Award for Best Director for The Shape of Water, starring Sally Hawkins. 'The most important figure from English legacy is, incredibly, for me, a teenager by the name of Mary Shelley, and she has remained a figure as important in my life as if she were family,' he said. 'And so many times when I want to give up, when I think about giving up, when people tell me that dreaming of the movies and the stories I dream are impossible, I think of her.' Coming off his third Oscar win for Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio, another literary adaptation for Netflix, Del Toro's Frankenstein also stars Mia Goth (X), Felix Kammerer (All Quiet on the Western Front), Lars Mikkelsen (The Witcher), David Bradley (Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio), Christian Convery (Sweet Tooth), Charles Dance (Game of Thrones) and Christoph Waltz (Inglourious Basterds). Del Toro directed from his own script and produced alongside longtime collaborator J. Miles Dale and Scott Stuber. Netflix debuted the teaser for Frankenstein during Netflix Tudum 2025: The Live Event, a preview of its upcoming slate streamed live from the Kia Forum in Los Angeles. Other films teased today included Happy Gilmore 2, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, and The RIP. Check out Del Toro's latest above. [youtube Best of Deadline Sean 'Diddy' Combs Sex-Trafficking Trial Updates: Cassie Ventura's Testimony, $10M Hotel Settlement, Drugs, Violence, & The Feds 'Poker Face' Season 2 Guest Stars: From Katie Holmes To Simon Hellberg 2025-26 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Tonys, Emmys, Oscars & More
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Guillermo del Toro Unveils Chilling First ‘Frankenstein' Trailer with Jacob Elordi as the Monster
Maestro of monsters Guillermo del Toro is tackling one of the classics of the creature genre with the first trailer for Frankenstein. The first look at the adaptation of Mary Shelley's classic novel came during Tudum, the Netflix event in which the streaming service shows off its upcoming projects. More from The Hollywood Reporter 'Squid Game' Teases a Final Showdown in Full Season 3 Trailer Guillermo del Toro to Host Canadian Horror Film Festival (Exclusive) Netflix Is Finally Putting 'Tudum Live' on Netflix - and Now It's a Variety Show The new take on Frankenstein stars Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein and Jacob Elordi as Frankenstein's monster. The feature also stars Mia Goth, Felix Kammerer, Lars Mikkelsen, David Bradley, Christian Convery, Charles Dance and Christoph Waltz. Del Toro has a long history of turning monsters into prestige fair. 2006's Pan's Labyrinth earned three Oscars, while 2017's The Shape of Water was an awards juggernaut, taking home four Academy Awards, including best picture and best director. With Frankenstein, he continues a relationship with Netflix that includes Pinocchio, which landed a best animated feature Oscar in 2023. The filmmaker has long wanted to make a Frankenstein feature, and gave a nod to Shelly in his 2018 acceptance speech for a BAFTA for best director for Shape of Water. 'The most important figure from English legacy is, incredibly, for me, a teenager by the name of Mary Shelley, and she has remained a figure as important in my life as if she were family,' del Toro said. 'And so many times when I want to give up, when I think about giving up, when people tell me that dreaming of the movies and the stories I dream are impossible, I think of her.' Best of The Hollywood Reporter 13 of Tom Cruise's Most Jaw-Dropping Stunts Hollywood Stars Who Are One Award Away From an EGOT 'The Goonies' Cast, Then and Now
The Star
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
The year's most addictive mobile game is delightfully absurd
The strange mash-ups in What the Clash?, which could require sliding slot cars past insouciant black cats, are reminiscent of WarioWare microgames. — Apple In the year's most addictive, fast-paced mobile game, a jolly, round-bellied character with a hand for a head uses a green, flopping fish as a table tennis ball. It later shoots arrows at a bull's-eye that pops up from a toaster like an Eggo waffle. Humorous absurdity fuels the fun in What the Clash? The Apple Arcade exclusive was inspired by Nintendo's irreverent WarioWare microgames. Initially, I was terrible at the first three games available in this silly endeavour: twisted table tennis, racing and archery. (Five more games can be unlocked for free.) Yes, there are tutorials, sometimes obtuse. But they do not prepare you for the strange mashups that are to come, which seem like they were created by a mad scientist. The result is more Mel Brooks than Mary Shelley. At the start of each round, three game cartridges are presented at a poker table seen from a bird's-eye perspective by two online players. A green wine bottle spins and randomly chooses, say, the racing game, which is placed into a console that looks suspiciously like something Nintendo made in the 1980s. Each player is then dealt a selection of cards, putting forth the one that may lead to victory – and almost certainly to chaos. The combination of cards is what provides the game's ingenuity. In one daunting fusion, mini slot-car racers are blocked at times by the paws of insouciant black cats. Getting to the finish line requires a sense of timing that must come naturally to some. But not to me. Twisted humor is everywhere in What The Clash? – a sequel to What The Golf? and What The Car? At every milestone, a tortured 'Happy Birthday' is squeezed out on a concertina. I imagined it was played by Clash Handicoot, an older stock character who is a nod to a popular 1996 PlayStation game. What The Clash? keeps your attention by keeping things moving. It's possible to win a best-of-five match during a commercial break, and one game may take 30 frantic seconds. The tense battles are about balanced play and sanguine oddness. There is also strange customisation. I rarely enjoy dressing up a game character, with the exception of placing Astro Bot in retro hero costumes. The items in the store here, though, are fun enough to pique engagement. Using coins earned by winning matches, I bought a bear finger puppet to place atop my middle digit as well as a David Bowie-inspired lightning tattoo. The store sorely needs more humorous pop-culture-inspired options, however, and I'm not sure why a ruby ring costs a mammoth 500 crowns, the in-game currency. Items don't offer extra power or agility. But I still purchased the ring, perhaps to flaunt a luxury item at opponents. One snippet from the lo-fi soundtrack amplified the way I felt about playing to the point of tendinitis. It's a six-note whistling ditty signifying the laid-back comfort of a win. That's how I felt when I emerged as a victor – on top of the world. There can also be a haunting loneliness to the tune. After losing a close match, I felt the lowest of lows. My flexors throbbed in pain. It was time to quit. But then a new card combination appeared, asking me to launch giraffes from a bow to keep away a threatening rolling barrel. It was important to continue at all costs. – ©2025 The New York Times Company What the Clash? Available on Apple Arcade This article originally appeared in The New York Times.
