Frankenstein

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Frankenstein has been two centuries in the making.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel has Dr. Frankenstein bicker with his creature about her potential existence before deciding against it in fear that “she might become ten thousand times more malignant than her mate.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

The Frankenstein director is one of the only stars pulling a fun pose this year, with his outstretched arms making him the highlight of the front row.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

"Frankenstein," "Marty Supreme" and "Sentimental Value" tied with nine nominations each.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

Nap in the cinema in town, slumped in the back row with my Tigers cap pulled low over my eyes, drifting off to the eerie string music of Son of Frankenstein.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin