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Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ Making-Of Documentary Is Streaming on Netflix
Proving its timeless appeal, Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein remains at the top of Netflix’s English film charts for a second week with over 62 million views to date.
Netflix is taking viewers inside the creation of a monster reborn with Frankenstein: The Anatomy Lesson, streaming now.
The 45-minute making-of documentary features insight from del Toro and many of his collaborators — including stars Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, Christoph Waltz, and Felix Kammerer — along with behind-the-scenes footage from the production.
Other interview subjects include producers J. Miles Dale and Scott Stuber, cinematographer Dan Laustsen, production designer Tamara Deverell, costume designer Kate Hawley, creature designer Mike Hill, editor Evan Schiff, composer Alexandre Desplat, and more.
In Frankenstein, brilliant but egotistical scientist Victor Frankenstein brings a creature to life in a monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation.
Meagan Navarro wrote in her review, “There’s no question that Frankenstein is absolutely breathtaking, with imagery and set pieces that instantly embed themselves in your memory. It showcases del Toro’s strength as a filmmaker, creating immersive worlds that enhance what he does best: championing monsters and their tragic humanity instead of using them to scare us.”
Sunrise Films has announced the official North American release of William Bagley‘s horror comedy Hold the Fort, and it’s accompanied by an energetic new trailer.
Hold the Fort debuts on digital platforms on June 23.
In the film, “Lucas and Jenny think their life is finally coming together when the couple become homeowners. Little do they know that their new house comes with a big catch. Lucas and Jenny soon find themselves in a fight for their lives when they become trapped in a battle between their Homeowners Association and an onslaught of monsters from hell. The horror-comedy takes the timely concern of home-ownership and wraps this up in an entertaining action-packed thrill ride.“
Watch the new trailer below, which introduces one wild HOA gathering during an equinox. Things get bloody fast.
Chris Mayers (Adult Swim Yule Log), Haley Leary (“The Walking Dead”), Levi Burdick, and Julian Smith star.
William Bagley writes and directs, in addition to producing with Smith, Matt Dodd, Luke Williams, and Tim Reis (Adult Swim Yule Log).
Ahead of the release, Bagley said, “My goal with this film was to make a hilarious, fast-paced thrill ride while also telling a great story with heart. Hopefully, through all the blood, laughs, fights, and gags, you leave the film feeling inspired to tackle whatever life throws at you.“
Hold the Fort premiered at Fantasia last summer before going on to play FrightFest London, Toronto After Dark, and Beyond Fest.
I wrote in my review, “It’s an infectiously charming assemblage of jokes and monster vignettes bound together by a barebones plot with not much on its mind beyond delivering an entertaining time.”
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