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Calculated Shard: 170 (from laksa178)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa170.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.npr.org/2026/03/05/nx-s1-5719353/frankenstein-oscars-2026\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.npr.org/2026/03/05/nx-s1-5719353/frankenstein-oscars-2026\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2026\/03\/05\/nx-s1-5719353\/frankenstein-oscars-2026","crawl_time":1776077321,"first_indexed_time":1772720189,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"org,npr!www,\/2026\/03\/05\/nx-s1-5719353\/frankenstein-oscars-2026 s443","src_root_hash":"156162564976766770","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Did you love 'Frankenstein'? Here's what to watch next : NPR","meta_descriptions":["So you loved Frankenstein. What should you watch next? We asked our audience to share their recommendations. You suggested other stories of men and monsters, plus your Guillermo del Toro favorites."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein in\nFrankenstein\n.\nKen Woroner\/Netflix\nhide caption\ntoggle caption\nKen Woroner\/Netflix\nGuillermo del Toro\nhas said\nthat seeing the 1931 version of\nFrankenstein\nwas like being \"struck by a lightning bolt of fever.\" Now, he's created his own take on the Mary Shelley classic, \"inflected by del Toro's maximalist, heart-affixed-firmly-to-the-sleeve sensibility, which extends to absolutely everything onscreen,\"\nwrites NPR critic Glen Weldon\n. Jacob Elordi and Oscar Isaac star in this adaptation, which received nine Oscar nominations.\nWe asked our NPR audience: What movie would you recommend to someone who loved\nFrankenstein\n? Here's what you told us:\nThe Golem: How He Came into the World\n(1920)\nDirected by Paul Wegener, Carl Boese; starring Paul Wegener, Albert Steinrück, Lyda Salmonova\nThe 1920 German Expressionist film\nThe Golem\ndirected by Paul Wegener is a nearly lost Weimar era classic. It takes the old Jewish folklore myth of the\nclay golem becoming a protector for the Jewish community of Prague\nand turns it into a horror film that served as stylistic inspiration for later Frankenstein films. With innovative special effects for the era, this beautiful film is a century old, but hey, Nosferatu made a comeback in the 21st century.\n– Sean Wempe, Bakersfield, Calif.\nBlade Runner\n(1982)\nDirected by Ridley Scott; starring Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer, Sean Young\nBoth Guillermo del Toro's\nFrankenstein\nand Ridley Scott's\nBlade Runner\nare tales of artificial humans seeking more from their makers: Victor Frankenstein's creature has a lifetime, but no one with whom to share it; Tyrell's replicants have each other, but are running out of precious time. In both cases, the ones being hunted display perhaps the most humanity.\n– Michael Cassizzi, Middle River, Md.\nRe-Animator\n(1985)\nDirected by Stuart Gordon; starring Jeffrey Combs, Bruce Abbott, Barbara Crampton\nWhere Victor Frankenstein had motive outside his own ego for building such a Creature, Herbert West was in it for the love of the game. Unethical uses of corpses, questionable experiments, and innovation that leads to excommunication within their respective communities are hallmarks of the \"mad scientist.\" The similarities between Victor and Herbert end in a nice dichotomy, in which Victor's Creature, born anew, grows to speak and reason and love, while Herbert's monstrous serum revives corpses so their basest, most violent urges have supplanted any prior personality. Victor has created a soul, so to speak, and Herbert has accidentally opened a portal to hell.\n– Hannah Swezey, Kirkwood, N.Y.\nPan's Labyrinth\n(2006)\nDirected by Guillermo del Toro; starring Sergi López, Maribel Verdú, Ivana Baquero, Doug Jones\nIt follows a young girl who, in an attempt to escape her cruel father, discovers a fantastical world teeming with strange creatures and perilous tasks. Also directed by Guillermo del Toro, the film delves into the complexities of human nature and our intricate relationship with the harsh world around us.\n– Nathan Strzelewicz, DeWitt, Mich.\nAnnette\n(2021)\nDirected by Leos Carax; starring Adam Driver, Marion Cotillard, Simon Helberg\nWhat struck me most about\nFrankenstein\nwas how gloriously and consciously operatic it was. Because of this, I'd recommend\nAnnette\nwith Adam Driver and Marion Cotillard. The plot follows two artists as they navigate the birth of their first child. Themes of parenthood and its responsibilities mingle with the same grand operatic scope that\nFrankenstein\ndisplays.\n– Robert Morris, Brookline, Mass.\nNosferatu\n(2024)\nDirected by Robert Eggers; starring Lily-Rose Depp, Nicholas Hoult, Bill Skarsgård\nNewlyweds Ellen and Thomas Hutter must confront the dark and powerful Count Orlok as he seeks dominion over them and all of Germany. Another remake of an indisputable horror classic, this gothic tale shares the blood, obsession, and powerful performances fans of\nFrankenstein\nare sure to enjoy. Not only is the production design of 1830s Germany dreadfully well done, but Robert Eggers' signature style casts a nightmarish spell that fans of Guillermo del Toro will appreciate. The cast holds nothing back and the makeup work on Count Orlok is a truly terrifying sight to behold.\n– Tristan Olson, Olympia, Wa.\nCompanion\n(2025)\nDirected by Drew Hancock; starring Sophie Thatcher, Jack Quaid, Lukas Gage\nThis movie is about an alternative future world with robot romantic companions. I think it's a good foil to\nFrankenstein\nin that both have \"monsters\" that are seeking to understand humanity but never quite fit in. We empathize with both the monster in\nFrankenstein\nand Iris in\nCompanion\n, as we all know what it's like to feel \"othered\" or out of control when we suddenly enter a world or situation that we did not choose.\n– Julia McIntosh, Denver, Colo.\nDust Bunny\n(2025)\nDirected by Bryan Fuller; starring Mads Mikkelsen, Sophie Sloan, Sheila Atim \nLike\nFrankenstein\n, Bryan Fuller's (\nDead Like Me, Pushing Daisies, Hannibal\n, and more) feature directorial debut is a tale of truly being careful what you wish for, and how you make choices in life. Cinematically stunning, and oddly heart-warming, it keeps you entertained and is incredibly pleasing to the senses. It will remind you of your own childhood, for better and worse, and remind you there is hope in this world.\n– Holly Behanna, Dallas, Texas\nAnd a bonus pick from our critic:\nYoung Frankenstein\n(1974)\nDirected by Mel Brooks; starring Gene Wilder, Peter Boyle, Madeline Kahn, Marty Feldman\nMel Brooks' take on Mary Shelley's classic is this film's diametric opposite, mocking the tropes Guillermo del Toro takes seriously. Great fun.\n– Bob Mondello, NPR movie critic\nCarly Rubin and Ivy Buck contributed to this project. 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Here's what to watch next** **So you loved *Frankenstein.* What should you watch next? We asked our audience to share their recommendations. You suggested other stories of men and monsters, plus your Guillermo del Toro favorites.**\n\n[![An Oscar statue.](https:\/\/npr.brightspotcdn.com\/dims3\/default\/strip\/false\/crop\/1308x1308+590+117\/resize\/100\/quality\/85\/format\/jpeg\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F58%2F70%2Fe6c26c7942ecb8c5111e21f7a058%2Fgettyimages-1954766424.jpg)**Special Series** Oscars 2026 **News, reviews, interviews and features about Hollywood's biggest night**](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/series\/g-s1-107141\/oscars-2026)\n\n# If you loved 'Frankenstein,' here's what to watch next\nMarch 5, 20269:00 AM ET\n\n[![Beth Novey 2016](https:\/\/media.npr.org\/assets\/img\/2016\/06\/14\/bethnovey_sq-765891dd72994f8a0e0af0be5e4bb692582fe2fd.jpg?s=100&c=85&f=jpeg)](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/people\/348743704\/beth-novey)\n\n[Beth Novey](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/people\/348743704\/beth-novey)\n\n![Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein in Frankenstein.](https:\/\/npr.brightspotcdn.com\/dims3\/default\/strip\/false\/crop\/5837x3281+0+507\/resize\/1100\/quality\/50\/format\/jpeg\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F0b%2F88%2F8067db0d4f4a81afe605e5df90d5%2F008-pf-20240307-02900r.jpg)\n\nOscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein in *Frankenstein*.  **Ken Woroner\/Netflix**  ****hide caption****\n\n****toggle caption****\n\nKen Woroner\/Netflix\n\n### What to watch if you loved…\n- [Bugonia](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/nx-s1-5719350)\n- [F1: The Movie](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/nx-s1-5719352)\n- [Frankenstein](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/nx-s1-5719353)\n- [Hamnet](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/nx-s1-5719355)\n- [Marty Supreme](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/nx-s1-5719358)\n- [One Battle After Another](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/nx-s1-5719359)\n- [The Secret Agent](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/nx-s1-5719360)\n- [Sentimental Value](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/nx-s1-5719361)\n- [Sinners](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/nx-s1-5719363)\n- [Train Dreams](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/nx-s1-5719366)\n\nGuillermo del Toro [has said](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2022\/01\/31\/1076926174\/guillermo-del-toro-says-his-future-was-set-the-first-time-he-saw-frankenstein) that seeing the 1931 version of *Frankenstein* was like being \"struck by a lightning bolt of fever.\" Now, he's created his own take on the Mary Shelley classic, \"inflected by del Toro's maximalist, heart-affixed-firmly-to-the-sleeve sensibility, which extends to absolutely everything onscreen,\" [writes NPR critic Glen Weldon](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2025\/10\/18\/nx-s1-5570731\/frankenstein-review-guillermo-del-toro). Jacob Elordi and Oscar Isaac star in this adaptation, which received nine Oscar nominations.\n\n[![Guillermo del Toro says his future was set the first time he saw 'Frankenstein'](https:\/\/media.npr.org\/assets\/img\/2022\/01\/31\/ap18296732820142_sq-068d58a230df2c8593f40fe0841c95e603be4439.jpg?s=100&c=85&f=jpeg)](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2022\/01\/31\/1076926174\/guillermo-del-toro-says-his-future-was-set-the-first-time-he-saw-frankenstein)\n\n### [Movie Interviews](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/sections\/movie-interviews\/)\n### [Guillermo del Toro says his future was set the first time he saw 'Frankenstein'](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2022\/01\/31\/1076926174\/guillermo-del-toro-says-his-future-was-set-the-first-time-he-saw-frankenstein)\n\n[![Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein in Frankenstein.](https:\/\/npr.brightspotcdn.com\/dims3\/default\/strip\/false\/crop\/3893x3891+917+0\/resize\/100\/quality\/85\/format\/jpeg\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F0b%2F88%2F8067db0d4f4a81afe605e5df90d5%2F008-pf-20240307-02900r.jpg)](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2025\/10\/18\/nx-s1-5570731\/frankenstein-review-guillermo-del-toro)\n\n### [Movie Reviews](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/series\/pop-culture-happy-hour)\n### [Frankenstein is the monster (movie) Guillermo del Toro was born to bring to life](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2025\/10\/18\/nx-s1-5570731\/frankenstein-review-guillermo-del-toro)\n\nWe asked our NPR audience: What movie would you recommend to someone who loved *Frankenstein*? Here's what you told us:\n\n***The Golem: How He Came into the World* (1920)**  \n**Directed by Paul Wegener, Carl Boese; starring Paul Wegener, Albert Steinrück, Lyda Salmonova**  \nThe 1920 German Expressionist film *The Golem* directed by Paul Wegener is a nearly lost Weimar era classic. It takes the old Jewish folklore myth of the [clay golem becoming a protector for the Jewish community of Prague](https:\/\/prague.eu\/en\/golem-of-prague\/) and turns it into a horror film that served as stylistic inspiration for later Frankenstein films. With innovative special effects for the era, this beautiful film is a century old, but hey, Nosferatu made a comeback in the 21st century. *– Sean Wempe, Bakersfield, Calif.*\n\nSponsor Message\n\n[***Blade Runner***](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2007\/12\/20\/17450340\/blade-runner-director-ridley-scott)**(1982)**  \n**Directed by Ridley Scott; starring Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer, Sean Young**  \nBoth Guillermo del Toro's *Frankenstein* and Ridley Scott's *Blade Runner* are tales of artificial humans seeking more from their makers: Victor Frankenstein's creature has a lifetime, but no one with whom to share it; Tyrell's replicants have each other, but are running out of precious time. In both cases, the ones being hunted display perhaps the most humanity. *– Michael Cassizzi, Middle River, Md.*\n\n***Re-Animator* (1985)**  \n**Directed by Stuart Gordon; starring Jeffrey Combs, Bruce Abbott, Barbara Crampton**  \nWhere Victor Frankenstein had motive outside his own ego for building such a Creature, Herbert West was in it for the love of the game. Unethical uses of corpses, questionable experiments, and innovation that leads to excommunication within their respective communities are hallmarks of the \"mad scientist.\" The similarities between Victor and Herbert end in a nice dichotomy, in which Victor's Creature, born anew, grows to speak and reason and love, while Herbert's monstrous serum revives corpses so their basest, most violent urges have supplanted any prior personality. Victor has created a soul, so to speak, and Herbert has accidentally opened a portal to hell. *– Hannah Swezey, Kirkwood, N.Y.*\n\n[***Pan's Labyrinth***](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2007\/05\/18\/10266161\/-pans-labyrinth-director-guillermo-del-toro)**(2006)**  \n**Directed by Guillermo del Toro; starring Sergi López, Maribel Verdú, Ivana Baquero, Doug Jones**  \nIt follows a young girl who, in an attempt to escape her cruel father, discovers a fantastical world teeming with strange creatures and perilous tasks. Also directed by Guillermo del Toro, the film delves into the complexities of human nature and our intricate relationship with the harsh world around us. *– Nathan Strzelewicz, DeWitt, Mich.*\n\nSponsor Message\n\n[![Strange, Singular, Audacious 'Annette' Works As An Odd, Original Rock Opera](https:\/\/media.npr.org\/assets\/img\/2021\/08\/05\/annette_stills_rec709.0032670_ret-hd_sq-d548429db367b1d75b23cb64b02238111bb31501.jpg?s=100&c=85&f=jpeg)](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2021\/08\/05\/1024738374\/annette-review-adam-driver-marion-cotillard)\n\n### [Movie Reviews](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/sections\/movie-reviews\/)\n### [Strange, Singular, Audacious 'Annette' Works As An Odd, Original Rock Opera](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2021\/08\/05\/1024738374\/annette-review-adam-driver-marion-cotillard)\n\n[***Annette***](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2021\/08\/05\/1024738374\/annette-review-adam-driver-marion-cotillard)**(2021)**  \n**Directed by Leos Carax; starring Adam Driver, Marion Cotillard, Simon Helberg**  \nWhat struck me most about *Frankenstein* was how gloriously and consciously operatic it was. Because of this, I'd recommend *Annette* with Adam Driver and Marion Cotillard. The plot follows two artists as they navigate the birth of their first child. Themes of parenthood and its responsibilities mingle with the same grand operatic scope that *Frankenstein* displays. *– Robert Morris, Brookline, Mass.*\n\n[![Lily-Rose Depp in Nosferatu.](https:\/\/media.npr.org\/assets\/img\/2024\/12\/18\/lily-rose-depp_sq-c9d0712c498744f3b3affbb260f72cdae6d6472e.jpg?s=100&c=85&f=jpeg)](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2024\/12\/25\/1221512109\/nosferatu-sinks-its-fangs-into-you)\n\n### [Pop Culture Happy Hour](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/podcasts\/510282\/pop-culture-happy-hour)\n### ['Nosferatu' sinks its fangs into you](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2024\/12\/25\/1221512109\/nosferatu-sinks-its-fangs-into-you)\n\n[***Nosferatu***](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2024\/12\/25\/1221512109\/nosferatu-sinks-its-fangs-into-you) **(2024)**  \n**Directed by Robert Eggers; starring Lily-Rose Depp, Nicholas Hoult, Bill Skarsgård**  \nNewlyweds Ellen and Thomas Hutter must confront the dark and powerful Count Orlok as he seeks dominion over them and all of Germany. Another remake of an indisputable horror classic, this gothic tale shares the blood, obsession, and powerful performances fans of *Frankenstein* are sure to enjoy. Not only is the production design of 1830s Germany dreadfully well done, but Robert Eggers' signature style casts a nightmarish spell that fans of Guillermo del Toro will appreciate. The cast holds nothing back and the makeup work on Count Orlok is a truly terrifying sight to behold. *– Tristan Olson, Olympia, Wa.*\n\n[![Sophie Thatcher in Companion.](https:\/\/media.npr.org\/assets\/img\/2025\/01\/28\/sophie-thatcher---warner-bros.-pictures_sq-faeb8baf08951af0754e1920363ea482f2fde8ef.jpeg?s=100&c=85&f=jpeg)](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2025\/01\/31\/1228085792\/in-companion-a-robot-seizes-ctrl-of-her-life)\n\n### [Pop Culture Happy Hour](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/podcasts\/510282\/pop-culture-happy-hour)\n### [In 'Companion,' a robot seizes CTRL of her life](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2025\/01\/31\/1228085792\/in-companion-a-robot-seizes-ctrl-of-her-life)\n\n[***Companion***](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2025\/01\/31\/1228085792\/in-companion-a-robot-seizes-ctrl-of-her-life)**(2025)**  \n**Directed by Drew Hancock; starring Sophie Thatcher, Jack Quaid, Lukas Gage**  \nThis movie is about an alternative future world with robot romantic companions. I think it's a good foil to *Frankenstein* in that both have \"monsters\" that are seeking to understand humanity but never quite fit in. We empathize with both the monster in *Frankenstein* and Iris in *Companion*, as we all know what it's like to feel \"othered\" or out of control when we suddenly enter a world or situation that we did not choose. *– Julia McIntosh, Denver, Colo.*\n\n***Dust Bunny* (2025)**  \n**Directed by Bryan Fuller; starring Mads Mikkelsen, Sophie Sloan, Sheila Atim**   \nLike *Frankenstein*, Bryan Fuller's (*Dead Like Me, Pushing Daisies, Hannibal*, and more) feature directorial debut is a tale of truly being careful what you wish for, and how you make choices in life. Cinematically stunning, and oddly heart-warming, it keeps you entertained and is incredibly pleasing to the senses. It will remind you of your own childhood, for better and worse, and remind you there is hope in this world. *– Holly Behanna, Dallas, Texas*\n\nSponsor Message\n\n**And a bonus pick from our critic:**\n\n[***Young Frankenstein***](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2025\/10\/31\/nx-s1-5591169\/a-fresh-air-halloween-treat-revisiting-young-frankenstein) **(1974)**  \n**Directed by Mel Brooks; starring Gene Wilder, Peter Boyle, Madeline Kahn, Marty Feldman**  \nMel Brooks' take on Mary Shelley's classic is this film's diametric opposite, mocking the tropes Guillermo del Toro takes seriously. Great fun. *– Bob Mondello, NPR movie critic*\n\n*Carly Rubin and Ivy Buck contributed to this project. It was edited by Clare Lombardo.*\n\n[![So many Oscar-nominated movies — so little time! 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Based on that information, and with our permission, we and our sponsors can place cookies to enable us or our sponsors to show sponsorship credits and other messages that we think will be relevant to your interests while you are using third-party services.\n\n### Cookie List\nClear\n\n- checkbox label\n  \n  label\n\nApply\n\nCancel\n\nConsent Leg.Interest\n\ncheckbox label\n\nlabel\n\ncheckbox label\n\nlabel\n\ncheckbox label\n\nlabel\n\nReject All\n\nConfirm My Choices\n\n[![Powered by Onetrust](https:\/\/cdn.cookielaw.org\/logos\/static\/powered_by_logo.svg)](https:\/\/www.onetrust.com\/products\/cookie-consent\/)","attrs_readable_markdown":"![Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein in Frankenstein.](https:\/\/npr.brightspotcdn.com\/dims3\/default\/strip\/false\/crop\/5837x3281+0+507\/resize\/1100\/quality\/50\/format\/jpeg\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F0b%2F88%2F8067db0d4f4a81afe605e5df90d5%2F008-pf-20240307-02900r.jpg)\n\nOscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein in *Frankenstein*.  **Ken Woroner\/Netflix**  ****hide caption****\n\n****toggle caption****\n\nKen Woroner\/Netflix\n\nGuillermo del Toro [has said](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2022\/01\/31\/1076926174\/guillermo-del-toro-says-his-future-was-set-the-first-time-he-saw-frankenstein) that seeing the 1931 version of *Frankenstein* was like being \"struck by a lightning bolt of fever.\" Now, he's created his own take on the Mary Shelley classic, \"inflected by del Toro's maximalist, heart-affixed-firmly-to-the-sleeve sensibility, which extends to absolutely everything onscreen,\" [writes NPR critic Glen Weldon](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2025\/10\/18\/nx-s1-5570731\/frankenstein-review-guillermo-del-toro). Jacob Elordi and Oscar Isaac star in this adaptation, which received nine Oscar nominations.\n\nWe asked our NPR audience: What movie would you recommend to someone who loved *Frankenstein*? Here's what you told us:\n\n***The Golem: How He Came into the World* (1920)**  \n**Directed by Paul Wegener, Carl Boese; starring Paul Wegener, Albert Steinrück, Lyda Salmonova**  \nThe 1920 German Expressionist film *The Golem* directed by Paul Wegener is a nearly lost Weimar era classic. It takes the old Jewish folklore myth of the [clay golem becoming a protector for the Jewish community of Prague](https:\/\/prague.eu\/en\/golem-of-prague\/) and turns it into a horror film that served as stylistic inspiration for later Frankenstein films. With innovative special effects for the era, this beautiful film is a century old, but hey, Nosferatu made a comeback in the 21st century. *– Sean Wempe, Bakersfield, Calif.*\n\n[***Blade Runner***](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2007\/12\/20\/17450340\/blade-runner-director-ridley-scott)**(1982)**  \n**Directed by Ridley Scott; starring Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer, Sean Young**  \nBoth Guillermo del Toro's *Frankenstein* and Ridley Scott's *Blade Runner* are tales of artificial humans seeking more from their makers: Victor Frankenstein's creature has a lifetime, but no one with whom to share it; Tyrell's replicants have each other, but are running out of precious time. In both cases, the ones being hunted display perhaps the most humanity. *– Michael Cassizzi, Middle River, Md.*\n\n***Re-Animator* (1985)**  \n**Directed by Stuart Gordon; starring Jeffrey Combs, Bruce Abbott, Barbara Crampton**  \nWhere Victor Frankenstein had motive outside his own ego for building such a Creature, Herbert West was in it for the love of the game. Unethical uses of corpses, questionable experiments, and innovation that leads to excommunication within their respective communities are hallmarks of the \"mad scientist.\" The similarities between Victor and Herbert end in a nice dichotomy, in which Victor's Creature, born anew, grows to speak and reason and love, while Herbert's monstrous serum revives corpses so their basest, most violent urges have supplanted any prior personality. Victor has created a soul, so to speak, and Herbert has accidentally opened a portal to hell. *– Hannah Swezey, Kirkwood, N.Y.*\n\n[***Pan's Labyrinth***](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2007\/05\/18\/10266161\/-pans-labyrinth-director-guillermo-del-toro)**(2006)**  \n**Directed by Guillermo del Toro; starring Sergi López, Maribel Verdú, Ivana Baquero, Doug Jones**  \nIt follows a young girl who, in an attempt to escape her cruel father, discovers a fantastical world teeming with strange creatures and perilous tasks. Also directed by Guillermo del Toro, the film delves into the complexities of human nature and our intricate relationship with the harsh world around us. *– Nathan Strzelewicz, DeWitt, Mich.*\n\n[***Annette***](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2021\/08\/05\/1024738374\/annette-review-adam-driver-marion-cotillard)**(2021)**  \n**Directed by Leos Carax; starring Adam Driver, Marion Cotillard, Simon Helberg**  \nWhat struck me most about *Frankenstein* was how gloriously and consciously operatic it was. Because of this, I'd recommend *Annette* with Adam Driver and Marion Cotillard. The plot follows two artists as they navigate the birth of their first child. Themes of parenthood and its responsibilities mingle with the same grand operatic scope that *Frankenstein* displays. *– Robert Morris, Brookline, Mass.*\n\n[***Nosferatu***](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2024\/12\/25\/1221512109\/nosferatu-sinks-its-fangs-into-you) **(2024)**  \n**Directed by Robert Eggers; starring Lily-Rose Depp, Nicholas Hoult, Bill Skarsgård**  \nNewlyweds Ellen and Thomas Hutter must confront the dark and powerful Count Orlok as he seeks dominion over them and all of Germany. Another remake of an indisputable horror classic, this gothic tale shares the blood, obsession, and powerful performances fans of *Frankenstein* are sure to enjoy. Not only is the production design of 1830s Germany dreadfully well done, but Robert Eggers' signature style casts a nightmarish spell that fans of Guillermo del Toro will appreciate. The cast holds nothing back and the makeup work on Count Orlok is a truly terrifying sight to behold. *– Tristan Olson, Olympia, Wa.*\n\n[***Companion***](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2025\/01\/31\/1228085792\/in-companion-a-robot-seizes-ctrl-of-her-life)**(2025)**  \n**Directed by Drew Hancock; starring Sophie Thatcher, Jack Quaid, Lukas Gage**  \nThis movie is about an alternative future world with robot romantic companions. I think it's a good foil to *Frankenstein* in that both have \"monsters\" that are seeking to understand humanity but never quite fit in. We empathize with both the monster in *Frankenstein* and Iris in *Companion*, as we all know what it's like to feel \"othered\" or out of control when we suddenly enter a world or situation that we did not choose. *– Julia McIntosh, Denver, Colo.*\n\n***Dust Bunny* (2025)**  \n**Directed by Bryan Fuller; starring Mads Mikkelsen, Sophie Sloan, Sheila Atim**   \nLike *Frankenstein*, Bryan Fuller's (*Dead Like Me, Pushing Daisies, Hannibal*, and more) feature directorial debut is a tale of truly being careful what you wish for, and how you make choices in life. Cinematically stunning, and oddly heart-warming, it keeps you entertained and is incredibly pleasing to the senses. It will remind you of your own childhood, for better and worse, and remind you there is hope in this world. *– Holly Behanna, Dallas, Texas*\n\n**And a bonus pick from our critic:**\n\n[***Young Frankenstein***](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2025\/10\/31\/nx-s1-5591169\/a-fresh-air-halloween-treat-revisiting-young-frankenstein) **(1974)**  \n**Directed by Mel Brooks; starring Gene Wilder, Peter Boyle, Madeline Kahn, Marty Feldman**  \nMel Brooks' take on Mary Shelley's classic is this film's diametric opposite, mocking the tropes Guillermo del Toro takes seriously. Great fun. *– Bob Mondello, NPR movie critic*\n\n*Carly Rubin and Ivy Buck contributed to this project. It was edited by Clare Lombardo.*","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein in Frankenstein . Ken Woroner/Netflix hide caption toggle caption Ken Woroner/Netflix Guillermo del Toro has said that seeing the 1931 version of Frankenstein was like being "struck by a lightning bolt of fever." Now, he's created his own take on the Mary Shelley classic, "inflected by del Toro's maximalist, heart-affixed-firmly-to-the-sleeve sensibility, which extends to absolutely everything onscreen," writes NPR critic Glen Weldon . Jacob Elordi and Oscar Isaac star in this adaptation, which received nine Oscar nominations. We asked our NPR audience: What movie would you recommend to someone who loved Frankenstein ? Here's what you told us: The Golem: How He Came into the World (1920) Directed by Paul Wegener, Carl Boese; starring Paul Wegener, Albert Steinrück, Lyda Salmonova The 1920 German Expressionist film The Golem directed by Paul Wegener is a nearly lost Weimar era classic. It takes the old Jewish folklore myth of the clay golem becoming a protector for the Jewish community of Prague and turns it into a horror film that served as stylistic inspiration for later Frankenstein films. With innovative special effects for the era, this beautiful film is a century old, but hey, Nosferatu made a comeback in the 21st century. – Sean Wempe, Bakersfield, Calif. Blade Runner (1982) Directed by Ridley Scott; starring Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer, Sean Young Both Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein and Ridley Scott's Blade Runner are tales of artificial humans seeking more from their makers: Victor Frankenstein's creature has a lifetime, but no one with whom to share it; Tyrell's replicants have each other, but are running out of precious time. In both cases, the ones being hunted display perhaps the most humanity. – Michael Cassizzi, Middle River, Md. Re-Animator (1985) Directed by Stuart Gordon; starring Jeffrey Combs, Bruce Abbott, Barbara Crampton Where Victor Frankenstein had motive outside his own ego for building such a Creature, Herbert West was in it for the love of the game. Unethical uses of corpses, questionable experiments, and innovation that leads to excommunication within their respective communities are hallmarks of the "mad scientist." The similarities between Victor and Herbert end in a nice dichotomy, in which Victor's Creature, born anew, grows to speak and reason and love, while Herbert's monstrous serum revives corpses so their basest, most violent urges have supplanted any prior personality. Victor has created a soul, so to speak, and Herbert has accidentally opened a portal to hell. – Hannah Swezey, Kirkwood, N.Y. Pan's Labyrinth (2006) Directed by Guillermo del Toro; starring Sergi López, Maribel Verdú, Ivana Baquero, Doug Jones It follows a young girl who, in an attempt to escape her cruel father, discovers a fantastical world teeming with strange creatures and perilous tasks. Also directed by Guillermo del Toro, the film delves into the complexities of human nature and our intricate relationship with the harsh world around us. – Nathan Strzelewicz, DeWitt, Mich. Annette (2021) Directed by Leos Carax; starring Adam Driver, Marion Cotillard, Simon Helberg What struck me most about Frankenstein was how gloriously and consciously operatic it was. Because of this, I'd recommend Annette with Adam Driver and Marion Cotillard. The plot follows two artists as they navigate the birth of their first child. Themes of parenthood and its responsibilities mingle with the same grand operatic scope that Frankenstein displays. – Robert Morris, Brookline, Mass. Nosferatu (2024) Directed by Robert Eggers; starring Lily-Rose Depp, Nicholas Hoult, Bill Skarsgård Newlyweds Ellen and Thomas Hutter must confront the dark and powerful Count Orlok as he seeks dominion over them and all of Germany. Another remake of an indisputable horror classic, this gothic tale shares the blood, obsession, and powerful performances fans of Frankenstein are sure to enjoy. Not only is the production design of 1830s Germany dreadfully well done, but Robert Eggers' signature style casts a nightmarish spell that fans of Guillermo del Toro will appreciate. The cast holds nothing back and the makeup work on Count Orlok is a truly terrifying sight to behold. – Tristan Olson, Olympia, Wa. Companion (2025) Directed by Drew Hancock; starring Sophie Thatcher, Jack Quaid, Lukas Gage This movie is about an alternative future world with robot romantic companions. I think it's a good foil to Frankenstein in that both have "monsters" that are seeking to understand humanity but never quite fit in. We empathize with both the monster in Frankenstein and Iris in Companion , as we all know what it's like to feel "othered" or out of control when we suddenly enter a world or situation that we did not choose. – Julia McIntosh, Denver, Colo. Dust Bunny (2025) Directed by Bryan Fuller; starring Mads Mikkelsen, Sophie Sloan, Sheila Atim Like Frankenstein , Bryan Fuller's ( Dead Like Me, Pushing Daisies, Hannibal , and more) feature directorial debut is a tale of truly being careful what you wish for, and how you make choices in life. Cinematically stunning, and oddly heart-warming, it keeps you entertained and is incredibly pleasing to the senses. It will remind you of your own childhood, for better and worse, and remind you there is hope in this world. – Holly Behanna, Dallas, Texas And a bonus pick from our critic: Young Frankenstein (1974) Directed by Mel Brooks; starring Gene Wilder, Peter Boyle, Madeline Kahn, Marty Feldman Mel Brooks' take on Mary Shelley's classic is this film's diametric opposite, mocking the tropes Guillermo del Toro takes seriously. Great fun. – Bob Mondello, NPR movie critic Carly Rubin and Ivy Buck contributed to this project. It was edited by Clare Lombardo.
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Here's what to watch next *So you loved Frankenstein.* What should you watch next? We asked our audience to share their recommendations. You suggested other stories of men and monsters, plus your Guillermo del Toro favorites. [![An Oscar statue.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/1308x1308+590+117/resize/100/quality/85/format/jpeg/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F58%2F70%2Fe6c26c7942ecb8c5111e21f7a058%2Fgettyimages-1954766424.jpg)Special Series Oscars 2026 News, reviews, interviews and features about Hollywood's biggest night*](https://www.npr.org/series/g-s1-107141/oscars-2026) # If you loved 'Frankenstein,' here's what to watch next March 5, 20269:00 AM ET [![Beth Novey 2016](https://media.npr.org/assets/img/2016/06/14/bethnovey_sq-765891dd72994f8a0e0af0be5e4bb692582fe2fd.jpg?s=100&c=85&f=jpeg)](https://www.npr.org/people/348743704/beth-novey) [Beth Novey](https://www.npr.org/people/348743704/beth-novey) ![Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein in Frankenstein.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/5837x3281+0+507/resize/1100/quality/50/format/jpeg/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F0b%2F88%2F8067db0d4f4a81afe605e5df90d5%2F008-pf-20240307-02900r.jpg) Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein in Frankenstein. Ken Woroner/Netflix* **hide caption toggle caption** Ken Woroner/Netflix ### What to watch if you loved… - [Bugonia](https://www.npr.org/nx-s1-5719350) - [F1: The Movie](https://www.npr.org/nx-s1-5719352) - [Frankenstein](https://www.npr.org/nx-s1-5719353) - [Hamnet](https://www.npr.org/nx-s1-5719355) - [Marty Supreme](https://www.npr.org/nx-s1-5719358) - [One Battle After Another](https://www.npr.org/nx-s1-5719359) - [The Secret Agent](https://www.npr.org/nx-s1-5719360) - [Sentimental Value](https://www.npr.org/nx-s1-5719361) - [Sinners](https://www.npr.org/nx-s1-5719363) - [Train Dreams](https://www.npr.org/nx-s1-5719366) Guillermo del Toro [has said](https://www.npr.org/2022/01/31/1076926174/guillermo-del-toro-says-his-future-was-set-the-first-time-he-saw-frankenstein) that seeing the 1931 version of Frankenstein was like being "struck by a lightning bolt of fever." Now, he's created his own take on the Mary Shelley classic, "inflected by del Toro's maximalist, heart-affixed-firmly-to-the-sleeve sensibility, which extends to absolutely everything onscreen," [writes NPR critic Glen Weldon](https://www.npr.org/2025/10/18/nx-s1-5570731/frankenstein-review-guillermo-del-toro). Jacob Elordi and Oscar Isaac star in this adaptation, which received nine Oscar nominations. [![Guillermo del Toro says his future was set the first time he saw 'Frankenstein'](https://media.npr.org/assets/img/2022/01/31/ap18296732820142_sq-068d58a230df2c8593f40fe0841c95e603be4439.jpg?s=100&c=85&f=jpeg)](https://www.npr.org/2022/01/31/1076926174/guillermo-del-toro-says-his-future-was-set-the-first-time-he-saw-frankenstein) ### [Movie Interviews](https://www.npr.org/sections/movie-interviews/) ### [Guillermo del Toro says his future was set the first time he saw 'Frankenstein'](https://www.npr.org/2022/01/31/1076926174/guillermo-del-toro-says-his-future-was-set-the-first-time-he-saw-frankenstein) [![Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein in Frankenstein.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/3893x3891+917+0/resize/100/quality/85/format/jpeg/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F0b%2F88%2F8067db0d4f4a81afe605e5df90d5%2F008-pf-20240307-02900r.jpg)](https://www.npr.org/2025/10/18/nx-s1-5570731/frankenstein-review-guillermo-del-toro) ### [Movie Reviews](https://www.npr.org/series/pop-culture-happy-hour) ### [Frankenstein is the monster (movie) Guillermo del Toro was born to bring to life](https://www.npr.org/2025/10/18/nx-s1-5570731/frankenstein-review-guillermo-del-toro) We asked our NPR audience: What movie would you recommend to someone who loved Frankenstein? Here's what you told us: **The Golem: How He Came into the World (1920) Directed by Paul Wegener, Carl Boese; starring Paul Wegener, Albert Steinrück, Lyda Salmonova** The 1920 German Expressionist film The Golem directed by Paul Wegener is a nearly lost Weimar era classic. It takes the old Jewish folklore myth of the [clay golem becoming a protector for the Jewish community of Prague](https://prague.eu/en/golem-of-prague/) and turns it into a horror film that served as stylistic inspiration for later Frankenstein films. With innovative special effects for the era, this beautiful film is a century old, but hey, Nosferatu made a comeback in the 21st century. – Sean Wempe, Bakersfield, Calif. Sponsor Message [*Blade Runner](https://www.npr.org/2007/12/20/17450340/blade-runner-director-ridley-scott)(1982)* Directed by Ridley Scott; starring Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer, Sean Young Both Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein and Ridley Scott's Blade Runner are tales of artificial humans seeking more from their makers: Victor Frankenstein's creature has a lifetime, but no one with whom to share it; Tyrell's replicants have each other, but are running out of precious time. In both cases, the ones being hunted display perhaps the most humanity. – Michael Cassizzi, Middle River, Md. **Re-Animator (1985) Directed by Stuart Gordon; starring Jeffrey Combs, Bruce Abbott, Barbara Crampton** Where Victor Frankenstein had motive outside his own ego for building such a Creature, Herbert West was in it for the love of the game. Unethical uses of corpses, questionable experiments, and innovation that leads to excommunication within their respective communities are hallmarks of the "mad scientist." The similarities between Victor and Herbert end in a nice dichotomy, in which Victor's Creature, born anew, grows to speak and reason and love, while Herbert's monstrous serum revives corpses so their basest, most violent urges have supplanted any prior personality. Victor has created a soul, so to speak, and Herbert has accidentally opened a portal to hell. – Hannah Swezey, Kirkwood, N.Y. [*Pan's Labyrinth](https://www.npr.org/2007/05/18/10266161/-pans-labyrinth-director-guillermo-del-toro)(2006)* Directed by Guillermo del Toro; starring Sergi López, Maribel Verdú, Ivana Baquero, Doug Jones It follows a young girl who, in an attempt to escape her cruel father, discovers a fantastical world teeming with strange creatures and perilous tasks. Also directed by Guillermo del Toro, the film delves into the complexities of human nature and our intricate relationship with the harsh world around us. – Nathan Strzelewicz, DeWitt, Mich. 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Themes of parenthood and its responsibilities mingle with the same grand operatic scope that Frankenstein displays. – Robert Morris, Brookline, Mass. [![Lily-Rose Depp in Nosferatu.](https://media.npr.org/assets/img/2024/12/18/lily-rose-depp_sq-c9d0712c498744f3b3affbb260f72cdae6d6472e.jpg?s=100&c=85&f=jpeg)](https://www.npr.org/2024/12/25/1221512109/nosferatu-sinks-its-fangs-into-you) ### [Pop Culture Happy Hour](https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510282/pop-culture-happy-hour) ### ['Nosferatu' sinks its fangs into you](https://www.npr.org/2024/12/25/1221512109/nosferatu-sinks-its-fangs-into-you) [*Nosferatu](https://www.npr.org/2024/12/25/1221512109/nosferatu-sinks-its-fangs-into-you) (2024)* Directed by Robert Eggers; starring Lily-Rose Depp, Nicholas Hoult, Bill Skarsgård Newlyweds Ellen and Thomas Hutter must confront the dark and powerful Count Orlok as he seeks dominion over them and all of Germany. Another remake of an indisputable horror classic, this gothic tale shares the blood, obsession, and powerful performances fans of Frankenstein are sure to enjoy. Not only is the production design of 1830s Germany dreadfully well done, but Robert Eggers' signature style casts a nightmarish spell that fans of Guillermo del Toro will appreciate. The cast holds nothing back and the makeup work on Count Orlok is a truly terrifying sight to behold. – Tristan Olson, Olympia, Wa. [![Sophie Thatcher in Companion.](https://media.npr.org/assets/img/2025/01/28/sophie-thatcher---warner-bros.-pictures_sq-faeb8baf08951af0754e1920363ea482f2fde8ef.jpeg?s=100&c=85&f=jpeg)](https://www.npr.org/2025/01/31/1228085792/in-companion-a-robot-seizes-ctrl-of-her-life) ### [Pop Culture Happy Hour](https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510282/pop-culture-happy-hour) ### [In 'Companion,' a robot seizes CTRL of her life](https://www.npr.org/2025/01/31/1228085792/in-companion-a-robot-seizes-ctrl-of-her-life) [*Companion](https://www.npr.org/2025/01/31/1228085792/in-companion-a-robot-seizes-ctrl-of-her-life)(2025)* Directed by Drew Hancock; starring Sophie Thatcher, Jack Quaid, Lukas Gage This movie is about an alternative future world with robot romantic companions. I think it's a good foil to Frankenstein in that both have "monsters" that are seeking to understand humanity but never quite fit in. We empathize with both the monster in Frankenstein and Iris in Companion, as we all know what it's like to feel "othered" or out of control when we suddenly enter a world or situation that we did not choose. – Julia McIntosh, Denver, Colo. **Dust Bunny (2025) Directed by Bryan Fuller; starring Mads Mikkelsen, Sophie Sloan, Sheila Atim** Like Frankenstein, Bryan Fuller's (Dead Like Me, Pushing Daisies, Hannibal, and more) feature directorial debut is a tale of truly being careful what you wish for, and how you make choices in life. Cinematically stunning, and oddly heart-warming, it keeps you entertained and is incredibly pleasing to the senses. It will remind you of your own childhood, for better and worse, and remind you there is hope in this world. – Holly Behanna, Dallas, Texas Sponsor Message And a bonus pick from our critic: [*Young Frankenstein](https://www.npr.org/2025/10/31/nx-s1-5591169/a-fresh-air-halloween-treat-revisiting-young-frankenstein) (1974)* Directed by Mel Brooks; starring Gene Wilder, Peter Boyle, Madeline Kahn, Marty Feldman Mel Brooks' take on Mary Shelley's classic is this film's diametric opposite, mocking the tropes Guillermo del Toro takes seriously. Great fun. – Bob Mondello, NPR movie critic Carly Rubin and Ivy Buck contributed to this project. It was edited by Clare Lombardo. [![So many Oscar-nominated movies — so little time! 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Readable Markdown	![Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein in Frankenstein.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/5837x3281+0+507/resize/1100/quality/50/format/jpeg/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F0b%2F88%2F8067db0d4f4a81afe605e5df90d5%2F008-pf-20240307-02900r.jpg) Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein in Frankenstein. Ken Woroner/Netflix **hide caption toggle caption** Ken Woroner/Netflix Guillermo del Toro [has said](https://www.npr.org/2022/01/31/1076926174/guillermo-del-toro-says-his-future-was-set-the-first-time-he-saw-frankenstein) that seeing the 1931 version of Frankenstein was like being "struck by a lightning bolt of fever." Now, he's created his own take on the Mary Shelley classic, "inflected by del Toro's maximalist, heart-affixed-firmly-to-the-sleeve sensibility, which extends to absolutely everything onscreen," [writes NPR critic Glen Weldon](https://www.npr.org/2025/10/18/nx-s1-5570731/frankenstein-review-guillermo-del-toro). Jacob Elordi and Oscar Isaac star in this adaptation, which received nine Oscar nominations. We asked our NPR audience: What movie would you recommend to someone who loved Frankenstein? Here's what you told us: **The Golem: How He Came into the World (1920) Directed by Paul Wegener, Carl Boese; starring Paul Wegener, Albert Steinrück, Lyda Salmonova** The 1920 German Expressionist film The Golem directed by Paul Wegener is a nearly lost Weimar era classic. It takes the old Jewish folklore myth of the [clay golem becoming a protector for the Jewish community of Prague](https://prague.eu/en/golem-of-prague/) and turns it into a horror film that served as stylistic inspiration for later Frankenstein films. With innovative special effects for the era, this beautiful film is a century old, but hey, Nosferatu made a comeback in the 21st century. – Sean Wempe, Bakersfield, Calif. [*Blade Runner](https://www.npr.org/2007/12/20/17450340/blade-runner-director-ridley-scott)(1982)* Directed by Ridley Scott; starring Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer, Sean Young Both Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein and Ridley Scott's Blade Runner are tales of artificial humans seeking more from their makers: Victor Frankenstein's creature has a lifetime, but no one with whom to share it; Tyrell's replicants have each other, but are running out of precious time. In both cases, the ones being hunted display perhaps the most humanity. – Michael Cassizzi, Middle River, Md. **Re-Animator (1985) Directed by Stuart Gordon; starring Jeffrey Combs, Bruce Abbott, Barbara Crampton** Where Victor Frankenstein had motive outside his own ego for building such a Creature, Herbert West was in it for the love of the game. Unethical uses of corpses, questionable experiments, and innovation that leads to excommunication within their respective communities are hallmarks of the "mad scientist." The similarities between Victor and Herbert end in a nice dichotomy, in which Victor's Creature, born anew, grows to speak and reason and love, while Herbert's monstrous serum revives corpses so their basest, most violent urges have supplanted any prior personality. Victor has created a soul, so to speak, and Herbert has accidentally opened a portal to hell. – Hannah Swezey, Kirkwood, N.Y. [*Pan's Labyrinth](https://www.npr.org/2007/05/18/10266161/-pans-labyrinth-director-guillermo-del-toro)(2006)* Directed by Guillermo del Toro; starring Sergi López, Maribel Verdú, Ivana Baquero, Doug Jones It follows a young girl who, in an attempt to escape her cruel father, discovers a fantastical world teeming with strange creatures and perilous tasks. Also directed by Guillermo del Toro, the film delves into the complexities of human nature and our intricate relationship with the harsh world around us. – Nathan Strzelewicz, DeWitt, Mich. [*Annette](https://www.npr.org/2021/08/05/1024738374/annette-review-adam-driver-marion-cotillard)(2021)* Directed by Leos Carax; starring Adam Driver, Marion Cotillard, Simon Helberg What struck me most about Frankenstein was how gloriously and consciously operatic it was. Because of this, I'd recommend Annette with Adam Driver and Marion Cotillard. The plot follows two artists as they navigate the birth of their first child. Themes of parenthood and its responsibilities mingle with the same grand operatic scope that Frankenstein displays. – Robert Morris, Brookline, Mass. [*Nosferatu](https://www.npr.org/2024/12/25/1221512109/nosferatu-sinks-its-fangs-into-you) (2024)* Directed by Robert Eggers; starring Lily-Rose Depp, Nicholas Hoult, Bill Skarsgård Newlyweds Ellen and Thomas Hutter must confront the dark and powerful Count Orlok as he seeks dominion over them and all of Germany. Another remake of an indisputable horror classic, this gothic tale shares the blood, obsession, and powerful performances fans of Frankenstein are sure to enjoy. Not only is the production design of 1830s Germany dreadfully well done, but Robert Eggers' signature style casts a nightmarish spell that fans of Guillermo del Toro will appreciate. The cast holds nothing back and the makeup work on Count Orlok is a truly terrifying sight to behold. – Tristan Olson, Olympia, Wa. [*Companion](https://www.npr.org/2025/01/31/1228085792/in-companion-a-robot-seizes-ctrl-of-her-life)(2025)* Directed by Drew Hancock; starring Sophie Thatcher, Jack Quaid, Lukas Gage This movie is about an alternative future world with robot romantic companions. I think it's a good foil to Frankenstein in that both have "monsters" that are seeking to understand humanity but never quite fit in. We empathize with both the monster in Frankenstein and Iris in Companion, as we all know what it's like to feel "othered" or out of control when we suddenly enter a world or situation that we did not choose. – Julia McIntosh, Denver, Colo. **Dust Bunny (2025) Directed by Bryan Fuller; starring Mads Mikkelsen, Sophie Sloan, Sheila Atim** Like Frankenstein, Bryan Fuller's (Dead Like Me, Pushing Daisies, Hannibal, and more) feature directorial debut is a tale of truly being careful what you wish for, and how you make choices in life. Cinematically stunning, and oddly heart-warming, it keeps you entertained and is incredibly pleasing to the senses. It will remind you of your own childhood, for better and worse, and remind you there is hope in this world. – Holly Behanna, Dallas, Texas And a bonus pick from our critic: [*Young Frankenstein](https://www.npr.org/2025/10/31/nx-s1-5591169/a-fresh-air-halloween-treat-revisiting-young-frankenstein) (1974)* Directed by Mel Brooks; starring Gene Wilder, Peter Boyle, Madeline Kahn, Marty Feldman Mel Brooks' take on Mary Shelley's classic is this film's diametric opposite, mocking the tropes Guillermo del Toro takes seriously. Great fun. – Bob Mondello, NPR movie critic Carly Rubin and Ivy Buck contributed to this project. It was edited by Clare Lombardo.
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