Frankenstein is a dark and unflinching horror story that delves deeply into the intersection of science, ethics, and both the best and the worst of humanity. The Nick Dear adaptation of Mary Shelley’s timeless gothic tale upends the audience’s perspective, focusing on the journey and development of the reanimated Creature rather than on the brilliant experiments of the mad doctor Frankenstein.

This one shift profoundly changes how we view this “monstrous” resurrected being, galvanizing him as an unlikely protagonist in the story. Abandoned and betrayed by his creator, the Creature must navigate a hostile world full of fear, cruelty and violence, becoming increasingly desperate and vengeful, and finally seeking out Frankenstein to strike a terrifying deal … ultimately forcing us to consider who the real monster is.