TMDb/Frankenstein TV Guillermo del Toro reimagines Frankenstein for Netflix, focusing on emotional depth and modern resonance over horror. A fresh take on Shelley's classic. March 24, 2026 AceShowbiz - Frankenstein by [c=Guillermo del Toro offers a fresh cinematic take on one of literature's most enduring stories. While Mary Shelley's 1818 novel has been adapted numerous times, del Toro's Netflix film reimagines the tale with a focus on emotional depth and philosophical questions rather than traditional horror elements.