After a challenging awards season last year — marred by controversies surrounding *Emilia Pérez* — Netflix is poised for a comeback.
At the Venice Film Festival, Guillermo del Toro’s new take on *Frankenstein* received a stunning 13-minute standing ovation, signaling strong early support. While not a guarantee of success, the stakes are high; del Toro previously won the Golden Lion in 2017 with *The Shape of Water*, which also secured four Oscars.
The $120 million film will grace big screens for just three weeks before heading to Netflix’s streaming platform. Unlike many directors, del Toro remains unfazed by the limited theatrical run, praising Netflix’s support. He notes that theatrical outcomes are unpredictable, but the film is assured an audience of 300 million viewers on the streaming service.
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Surprisingly, del Toro also dismisses the notion of his movie as an AI metaphor. Despite *Frankenstein* being seen by some as a commentary on artificial intelligence, the director rejects this interpretation. “I’m not afraid of artificial intelligence; I’m afraid of natural stupidity,” he quips. For del Toro, the true monsters of today are men in well-tailored suits.
