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Frankenstein

[frang-kuhn-stahyn] / ˈfræŋ kənˌstaɪn /


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Jacob Elordi, who plays Cassie's husband Nate, was nominated for an Oscar this year for playing the monster in Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Frankenstein has been two centuries in the making.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

The death was confirmed by Fred Dekker, director of “The Monster Squad,” who wrote on Facebook, “Tom’s indelible performance as Frankenstein ... is a highlight of my modest filmography.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

While his "Frankenstein" is nominated for Best Picture, del Toro himself is off the hook for Best Director, which he said took the pressure off him and meant he could focus on promoting his team.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

He had on a Frankenstein T-shirt, seersucker shorts, white canvas Top-Siders without socks.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides




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