Is Jacob Elordi the hottest of 'Frankenstein' monsters? We rank them all.
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Brian Truitt, USA TODAYNovember 12, 2025 at 3:13 AM
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In the laboratory that is Hollywood, there have been so, so many "Frankenstein" movies, as well as big-screen variations on Mary Shelley's theme. And with all those iterations came Frankenstein's monsters of assorted degrees of beauty.
In other words: Hot or not.
The latest addition to the canon is getting rave reviews for his looks. Jacob Elordi is a pretty handsome dude on the regular, and on social media, fans have been digging his Creature in Guillermo del Toro's "Frankenstein" (streaming now on Netflix). One user on X wrote that he was "all that" while another confessed to feeling "womanly things" for Elordi's monster.
Shelley was going for hotness in her original 1818 "Frankenstein" novel, with Victor Frankenstein having "selected his features as beautiful," so del Toro and Elordi understood the assignment. Other similarly themed Creatures in movie history have been a little rougher around the edges.
Elizabeth (Mia Goth) shares a moment with the newborn Creature (Jacob Elordi) in Guillermo del Toro's "Frankenstein."
So which "Frankenstein" creations are we swiping right on? Here's how Elordi ranks with the rest of his cinematic ilk, who range from frightening to fabulous:
15. Robert De Niro ('Mary Shelley's Frankenstein,' 1994)
Yikes. This is a face only Frankenstein's mom would love, put together like a slapdash jigsaw puzzle with the help of an industrial-grade stapler. He does have intelligence and eloquence going for him, which helps!
14. Christopher Lee ('The Curse of Frankenstein,' 1957)
Baron Frankenstein (Peter Cushing, center) leans over the monster (Christopher Lee) he has created in "The Curse of Frankenstein."
You didn't have to do too much to Lee makeup-wise, since the horror icon was unnerving enough naturally. His take on the monster looks like a British guy with a blind eye who got into a row at the local pub.
13. Fred Gwynne ('Munster, Go Home,' 1966)
Personality goes a long way for the smiliest of all Frankenstein monsters. So what if he had a gravity-defying forehead? Herman Munster was a devoted husband and dad, drove cool cars and rocked some sweet platform shoes.
12. Shuler Hensley ('Van Helsing,' 2004)
Shuler Hensley plays Frankenstein's monster in the horror-movie mashup "Van Helsing."
Everybody in this action-packed Hugh Jackman/Kate Beckinsale monster mashup is weirdly attractive. This Frankenstein's monster is akin to a massive offensive lineman with some big dad energy.
11. Peter Boyle ('Young Frankenstein,' 1974)
There's a gentle sort of quality to Boyle's baby-faced monster with male pattern baldness. Where his character stands out in the Mel Brooks comedy classic is throwing on a tux and showing off suave dance moves to "Puttin' on the Ritz."
10. Aaron Eckhart ('I, Frankenstein,' 2014)
Aaron Eckhart rocked a hoodie/overcoat ensemble as Adam Frankenstein in "I, Frankenstein."
Eckhart's sci-fi horror hero, Adam Frankenstein, has a few gnarly scars but mainly keeps the actor's rugged handsomeness. Plus, pairing a hoodie with a stylish overcoat, our made man knows how to accessorize.
9. Boris Karloff ('Frankenstein,' 1931)
Boris Karloff starred as the iconic monster in the 1931 horror classic "Frankenstein."
Yes, he's got the bolts in his neck and grunts a lot. Yes, you might run away screaming on a first date. But the dude's got one of the most iconic looks in pop culture history, so that's not too shabby.
8. Emma Stone ('Poor Things,' 2023)
Emma Stone stars as the wide-eyed, reanimated Bella Baxter in the Oscar-nominated "Poor Things."
Bella Baxter's corpse is reanimated with a baby's brain so there isn't the usual Frankenstein-y facial accoutrements. The initial infantile nature is strange, but she evolves into quite the pretty woman, all things considered.
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" style=padding-bottom:56%>"Rental Family" (Nov. 21 in theaters): An American actor (Brendan Fraser, left) works for a company that hires him out to play roles in people's lives including as a journalist interviewing a Japanese film legend (Akira Emoto).
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"Rental Family" (Nov. 21 in theaters): An American actor (Brendan Fraser, left) works for a company that hires him out to play roles in people's lives including as a journalist interviewing a Japanese film legend (Akira Emoto).
">"Rental Family" (Nov. 21 in theaters): An American actor (Brendan Fraser, left) works for a company that hires him out to play roles in people's lives including as a journalist interviewing a Japanese film legend (Akira Emoto).
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">"Wicked: For Good" (Nov. 21 in theaters): The closer of Jon M. Chu's two-part movie musical features Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande as fugitive witch Elphaba and her torn bestie Glinda, who must work together to save Oz.
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"Eternity" (Nov. 26 in theaters): In the fantasy romantic comedy, Larry (Miles Teller) arrives in the afterlife and waits for his wife Joan (Elizabeth Olsen) to decide where to spend eternity, but someone else has been pining for her, too.
">"Eternity" (Nov. 26 in theaters): In the fantasy romantic comedy, Larry (Miles Teller) arrives in the afterlife and waits for his wife Joan (Elizabeth Olsen) to decide where to spend eternity, but someone else has been pining for her, too.
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" style=padding-bottom:56%>"Hamnet" (Nov. 26 in theaters): Director Chloé Zhao's family drama centers on William Shakespeare (Paul Mescal) and his wife Agnes (Jessie Buckley), who navigate domestic issues and a gut-wrenching tragedy.
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"Hamnet" (Nov. 26 in theaters): Director Chloé Zhao's family drama centers on William Shakespeare (Paul Mescal) and his wife Agnes (Jessie Buckley), who navigate domestic issues and a gut-wrenching tragedy.
">"Hamnet" (Nov. 26 in theaters): Director Chloé Zhao's family drama centers on William Shakespeare (Paul Mescal) and his wife Agnes (Jessie Buckley), who navigate domestic issues and a gut-wrenching tragedy.
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"Zootopia 2" (Nov. 26 in theaters): The Disney animated sequel catches up with Judy Hopps (voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin, left) and Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman), who are now partners in the police force investigating a mysterious snake.
">"Zootopia 2" (Nov. 26 in theaters): The Disney animated sequel catches up with Judy Hopps (voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin, left) and Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman), who are now partners in the police force investigating a mysterious snake.
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" style=padding-bottom:56%>"Five Nights at Freddy's 2" (Dec. 5 in theaters): Vanessa (Elizabeth Lail) and Mike (Josh Hutcherson) again have to deal with the murderous animatronic animals of Freddy Fazbear's Pizza in the horror sequel.
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"Five Nights at Freddy's 2" (Dec. 5 in theaters): Vanessa (Elizabeth Lail) and Mike (Josh Hutcherson) again have to deal with the murderous animatronic animals of Freddy Fazbear's Pizza in the horror sequel.
">"Five Nights at Freddy's 2" (Dec. 5 in theaters): Vanessa (Elizabeth Lail) and Mike (Josh Hutcherson) again have to deal with the murderous animatronic animals of Freddy Fazbear's Pizza in the horror sequel.
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" style=padding-bottom:56%>"Ella McCay" (Dec. 12 in theaters): Ella (Emma Mackey, right), who's named governor of her home state when her mentor steps down, gets advice from her Aunt Helen (Jamie Lee Curtis) in the James L. Brooks political dramedy.
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"Ella McCay" (Dec. 12 in theaters): Ella (Emma Mackey, right), who's named governor of her home state when her mentor steps down, gets advice from her Aunt Helen (Jamie Lee Curtis) in the James L. Brooks political dramedy.
">"Ella McCay" (Dec. 12 in theaters): Ella (Emma Mackey, right), who's named governor of her home state when her mentor steps down, gets advice from her Aunt Helen (Jamie Lee Curtis) in the James L. Brooks political dramedy.
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" style=padding-bottom:56%>"Avatar: Fire and Ash" (Dec. 19 in theaters): New antagonist Varang (Oona Chaplin) is the fierce leader of the Ash People in James Cameron's sci-fi adventure, which catches up with Jake Sully and his family on Pandora.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/y9pZOJbjaXXLJgfdgHz_yQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD02NTU-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/ea6841f3aa30bfec331617014bff83d9 class=caas-img data-headline="From 'Zootopia 2' to 'Running Man,' exclusive peeks at the holiday season's top movies" data-caption="
"Avatar: Fire and Ash" (Dec. 19 in theaters): New antagonist Varang (Oona Chaplin) is the fierce leader of the Ash People in James Cameron's sci-fi adventure, which catches up with Jake Sully and his family on Pandora.
">"Avatar: Fire and Ash" (Dec. 19 in theaters): New antagonist Varang (Oona Chaplin) is the fierce leader of the Ash People in James Cameron's sci-fi adventure, which catches up with Jake Sully and his family on Pandora.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/y9pZOJbjaXXLJgfdgHz_yQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD02NTU-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/ea6841f3aa30bfec331617014bff83d9 class=caas-img>"The Housemaid" (Dec. 19 in theaters): Based on the Freida McFadden novel, the psychological thriller stars Sydney Sweeney (left) as the new live-in housemaid for a wealthy wife (Amanda Seyfried) – a dream gig that turns into a nightmare.
" style=padding-bottom:56%>"The Housemaid" (Dec. 19 in theaters): Based on the Freida McFadden novel, the psychological thriller stars Sydney Sweeney (left) as the new live-in housemaid for a wealthy wife (Amanda Seyfried) – a dream gig that turns into a nightmare.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/zajd3j.V7AuQLgU2ro.UQQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/2149c5ae06abf2003b9ffdaa05aa32d8 class=caas-img data-headline="From 'Zootopia 2' to 'Running Man,' exclusive peeks at the holiday season's top movies" data-caption="
"The Housemaid" (Dec. 19 in theaters): Based on the Freida McFadden novel, the psychological thriller stars Sydney Sweeney (left) as the new live-in housemaid for a wealthy wife (Amanda Seyfried) – a dream gig that turns into a nightmare.
">"The Housemaid" (Dec. 19 in theaters): Based on the Freida McFadden novel, the psychological thriller stars Sydney Sweeney (left) as the new live-in housemaid for a wealthy wife (Amanda Seyfried) – a dream gig that turns into a nightmare.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/zajd3j.V7AuQLgU2ro.UQQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/2149c5ae06abf2003b9ffdaa05aa32d8 class=caas-img>"Is This Thing On?" (Dec. 19 in theaters): The dramedy stars Will Arnett (center, with Bradley Cooper and Andra Day) as a middle-aged dad who finds a new and therapeutic hobby when he signs up for an open mic comedy night.
" style=padding-bottom:56%>"Is This Thing On?" (Dec. 19 in theaters): The dramedy stars Will Arnett (center, with Bradley Cooper and Andra Day) as a middle-aged dad who finds a new and therapeutic hobby when he signs up for an open mic comedy night.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/zNBfqI7VMNZRwDzkoT6QEQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD03NTg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/b74837265d04227f078cfeeb67e909f2 class=caas-img data-headline="From 'Zootopia 2' to 'Running Man,' exclusive peeks at the holiday season's top movies" data-caption="
"Is This Thing On?" (Dec. 19 in theaters): The dramedy stars Will Arnett (center, with Bradley Cooper and Andra Day) as a middle-aged dad who finds a new and therapeutic hobby when he signs up for an open mic comedy night.
">"Is This Thing On?" (Dec. 19 in theaters): The dramedy stars Will Arnett (center, with Bradley Cooper and Andra Day) as a middle-aged dad who finds a new and therapeutic hobby when he signs up for an open mic comedy night.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/zNBfqI7VMNZRwDzkoT6QEQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD03NTg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/b74837265d04227f078cfeeb67e909f2 class=caas-img>"The SpongeBob Movie: Search For SquarePants" (Dec. 19 in theaters): The animated comedy adventure finds SpongeBob (voiced by Tom Kenny, left) on a quest where he runs afoul of the villainous Flying Dutchman (Mark Hamill).
" style=padding-bottom:56%>"The SpongeBob Movie: Search For SquarePants" (Dec. 19 in theaters): The animated comedy adventure finds SpongeBob (voiced by Tom Kenny, left) on a quest where he runs afoul of the villainous Flying Dutchman (Mark Hamill).
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/vPZB.BnIPTuY86z.14RY6w--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD02NzE-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/1b00c9669f8d9cd97efa2cc245b13a1c class=caas-img data-headline="From 'Zootopia 2' to 'Running Man,' exclusive peeks at the holiday season's top movies" data-caption="
"The SpongeBob Movie: Search For SquarePants" (Dec. 19 in theaters): The animated comedy adventure finds SpongeBob (voiced by Tom Kenny, left) on a quest where he runs afoul of the villainous Flying Dutchman (Mark Hamill).
">"The SpongeBob Movie: Search For SquarePants" (Dec. 19 in theaters): The animated comedy adventure finds SpongeBob (voiced by Tom Kenny, left) on a quest where he runs afoul of the villainous Flying Dutchman (Mark Hamill).
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/vPZB.BnIPTuY86z.14RY6w--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD02NzE-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/1b00c9669f8d9cd97efa2cc245b13a1c class=caas-img>"Anaconda" (Dec. 25 in theaters): The horror comedy stars Jack Black (center) and Paul Rudd as best friends who venture to the jungle in a mission to find a gigantic snake for a remake of their favorite movie.
" style=padding-bottom:56%>"Anaconda" (Dec. 25 in theaters): The horror comedy stars Jack Black (center) and Paul Rudd as best friends who venture to the jungle in a mission to find a gigantic snake for a remake of their favorite movie.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/M_xqgsiyubjTRLz.re69Qg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/6f3eaa4b8ce93c55dc9201bf6337b6f7 class=caas-img data-headline="From 'Zootopia 2' to 'Running Man,' exclusive peeks at the holiday season's top movies" data-caption="
"Anaconda" (Dec. 25 in theaters): The horror comedy stars Jack Black (center) and Paul Rudd as best friends who venture to the jungle in a mission to find a gigantic snake for a remake of their favorite movie.
">"Anaconda" (Dec. 25 in theaters): The horror comedy stars Jack Black (center) and Paul Rudd as best friends who venture to the jungle in a mission to find a gigantic snake for a remake of their favorite movie.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/M_xqgsiyubjTRLz.re69Qg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/6f3eaa4b8ce93c55dc9201bf6337b6f7 class=caas-img>"Song Sung Blue" (Dec. 25 in theaters): Based on a true story, the musical drama follows a Vietnam vet (Hugh Jackman) who meets another struggling divorced musician (Kate Hudson) and they form a popular Neil Diamond tribute band.
" style=padding-bottom:56%>"Song Sung Blue" (Dec. 25 in theaters): Based on a true story, the musical drama follows a Vietnam vet (Hugh Jackman) who meets another struggling divorced musician (Kate Hudson) and they form a popular Neil Diamond tribute band.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/WTXvp3_8p5Msyi2IHamD4g--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD02Njk-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/a4c41d310727cdb819ef76f3d3ade628 class=caas-img data-headline="From 'Zootopia 2' to 'Running Man,' exclusive peeks at the holiday season's top movies" data-caption="
"Song Sung Blue" (Dec. 25 in theaters): Based on a true story, the musical drama follows a Vietnam vet (Hugh Jackman) who meets another struggling divorced musician (Kate Hudson) and they form a popular Neil Diamond tribute band.
">"Song Sung Blue" (Dec. 25 in theaters): Based on a true story, the musical drama follows a Vietnam vet (Hugh Jackman) who meets another struggling divorced musician (Kate Hudson) and they form a popular Neil Diamond tribute band.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/WTXvp3_8p5Msyi2IHamD4g--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD02Njk-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/a4c41d310727cdb819ef76f3d3ade628 class=caas-img>"The Testament of Ann Lee" (Dec. 25 in theaters): The historical musical drama stars Amanda Seyfried (center) as Ann Lee, who found followers and critics alike as the leader of the Shakers religious movement in the 18th century.
" style=padding-bottom:56%>"The Testament of Ann Lee" (Dec. 25 in theaters): The historical musical drama stars Amanda Seyfried (center) as Ann Lee, who found followers and critics alike as the leader of the Shakers religious movement in the 18th century.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/_JGPdVA5eu7L5.bLjremsQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD01MTQ-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/ee4259851a6dd5be268924f296461786 class=caas-img data-headline="From 'Zootopia 2' to 'Running Man,' exclusive peeks at the holiday season's top movies" data-caption="
"The Testament of Ann Lee" (Dec. 25 in theaters): The historical musical drama stars Amanda Seyfried (center) as Ann Lee, who found followers and critics alike as the leader of the Shakers religious movement in the 18th century.
">"The Testament of Ann Lee" (Dec. 25 in theaters): The historical musical drama stars Amanda Seyfried (center) as Ann Lee, who found followers and critics alike as the leader of the Shakers religious movement in the 18th century.
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Cynthia Erivo takes flight again as the magical Elphaba in "Wicked: For Good." Check out our exclusive peeks at the anticipated movie musical sequel and all the other new films you need to see this holiday season.
7. Cole Sprouse ('Lisa Frankenstein,' 2024)
Lisa Swallows (Kathryn Newton) attempts to keep the Creature (Cole Sprouse) from doing something rash in "Lisa Frankenstein."
Literally, a goth girl's dream guy come true. In the feminist spin on Shelley's narrative, Sprouse's creature is an accidentally resurrected, genteel undead Victorian man absolutely devoted to his "creator." Swoon.
6. Jennifer Beals ('The Bride,' 1985)
"She'll break a few hearts," a character says of Beals' Eva in the gothic horror romance. That's for sure, as the "Flashdance" star gets herself in a love triangle with Sting's Baron Frankenstein and Clancy Brown's monster.
5. Johnny Depp ('Edward Scissorhands,' 1990)
Johnny Depp is the title character and Winona Ryder is the love interest in Tim Burton's "Edward Scissorhands."
Depp's title character in Tim Burton's gothic fantasy romance is a quirky invention, with blades for hands, but you can't knock his leather wardrobe or that deer-in-headlights facade. Another one for the goth kids in the house.
4. Kelly LeBrock ('Weird Science,' 1985)
A couple of hormonal teen boys decide to channel their inner mad scientist and create the perfect woman. Which, in the mid-1980s, was LeBrock in a crop top. Way to go, youngsters.
Guillermo del Toro, known for his stunning dark fantasy and gothic horror films, is breathing new life into Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein."Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth and Christoph Waltz round out the film's cast. Fans of the gothic lit book can see Elordi portray Frankenstein's Monster in theaters Oct. 17 and then stream on Netflix Nov. 7. The cast celebrated the Los Angeles premiere on Oct. 6 at the Academy Museum in Los Angeles. Scroll through for more photos from the gothic black carpet.
" style=padding-bottom:56%>Mexican director Guillermo del Toro, known for his stunning dark fantasy and gothic horror films, is breathing new life into Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein."Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth and Christoph Waltz round out the film's cast. Fans of the gothic lit book can see Elordi portray Frankenstein's Monster in theaters Oct. 17 and then stream on Netflix Nov. 7. The cast celebrated the Los Angeles premiere on Oct. 6 at the Academy Museum in Los Angeles. Scroll through for more photos from the gothic black carpet.
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Mexican director Guillermo del Toro, known for his stunning dark fantasy and gothic horror films, is breathing new life into Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein."Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth and Christoph Waltz round out the film's cast. Fans of the gothic lit book can see Elordi portray Frankenstein's Monster in theaters Oct. 17 and then stream on Netflix Nov. 7. The cast celebrated the Los Angeles premiere on Oct. 6 at the Academy Museum in Los Angeles. Scroll through for more photos from the gothic black carpet.
">Mexican director Guillermo del Toro, known for his stunning dark fantasy and gothic horror films, is breathing new life into Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein."Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth and Christoph Waltz round out the film's cast. Fans of the gothic lit book can see Elordi portray Frankenstein's Monster in theaters Oct. 17 and then stream on Netflix Nov. 7. The cast celebrated the Los Angeles premiere on Oct. 6 at the Academy Museum in Los Angeles. Scroll through for more photos from the gothic black carpet.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/nmgB6DiLmm8Pxx92IwCBAw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNzE5/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/355e958596f6b587f2bac477d17f7d90 class=caas-img>The cast of "Frankenstein," directed by Oscar-winning Guillermo del Toro, pose during the Los Angeles premiere at the Academy Museum on Oct. 6, 2025. From left to right: Christoph Waltz, Oscar Isaac, Mia Goth, Jacob Elordi, Guillermo del Toro, Felix Kammerer and Christian Convery.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/FOcRA1RVC6HFt3zOhmINhw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mzc-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/a721dfbe2f52d9a2f88ffcd4f6ed33c1 class=caas-img data-headline="Jacob Elordi, Oscar Isaac and Mia Goth attend 'Frankenstein' premiere at LA's Academy Museum" data-caption="
The cast of "Frankenstein," directed by Oscar-winning Guillermo del Toro, pose during the Los Angeles premiere at the Academy Museum on Oct. 6, 2025. From left to right: Christoph Waltz, Oscar Isaac, Mia Goth, Jacob Elordi, Guillermo del Toro, Felix Kammerer and Christian Convery.
">The cast of "Frankenstein," directed by Oscar-winning Guillermo del Toro, pose during the Los Angeles premiere at the Academy Museum on Oct. 6, 2025. From left to right: Christoph Waltz, Oscar Isaac, Mia Goth, Jacob Elordi, Guillermo del Toro, Felix Kammerer and Christian Convery.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/FOcRA1RVC6HFt3zOhmINhw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mzc-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/a721dfbe2f52d9a2f88ffcd4f6ed33c1 class=caas-img>In the Guillermo del Toro-directed film, Elordi says Frankenstein's Monster "decides that regardless of all the hell and the anguish and the suffering ... he decides that he's going to live. I carry that with me after making the film and I'm incredibly grateful to Guillermo for sort of singing that song of hope."
" style=padding-bottom:56%>Jacob Elordi, who plays Frankenstein's Monster in the Netflix film, told USA TODAY at the Oct. 6 premiere in Los Angeles that the monster "represents our beauty and our innocence, which I think is something we're all greatly disconnected with at the moment."In the Guillermo del Toro-directed film, Elordi says Frankenstein's Monster "decides that regardless of all the hell and the anguish and the suffering ... he decides that he's going to live. I carry that with me after making the film and I'm incredibly grateful to Guillermo for sort of singing that song of hope."
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/FpONlwtDZFFq5YrOiczwCg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD05MDU-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/e3acd4229f013390264d6c15ee904812 class=caas-img data-headline="Jacob Elordi, Oscar Isaac and Mia Goth attend 'Frankenstein' premiere at LA's Academy Museum" data-caption="
Jacob Elordi, who plays Frankenstein's Monster in the Netflix film, told USA TODAY at the Oct. 6 premiere in Los Angeles that the monster "represents our beauty and our innocence, which I think is something we're all greatly disconnected with at the moment."In the Guillermo del Toro-directed film, Elordi says Frankenstein's Monster "decides that regardless of all the hell and the anguish and the suffering ... he decides that he's going to live. I carry that with me after making the film and I'm incredibly grateful to Guillermo for sort of singing that song of hope."
">Jacob Elordi, who plays Frankenstein's Monster in the Netflix film, told USA TODAY at the Oct. 6 premiere in Los Angeles that the monster "represents our beauty and our innocence, which I think is something we're all greatly disconnected with at the moment."In the Guillermo del Toro-directed film, Elordi says Frankenstein's Monster "decides that regardless of all the hell and the anguish and the suffering ... he decides that he's going to live. I carry that with me after making the film and I'm incredibly grateful to Guillermo for sort of singing that song of hope."
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/FpONlwtDZFFq5YrOiczwCg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD05MDU-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/e3acd4229f013390264d6c15ee904812 class=caas-img>"This is a project that he's been trying to make since he was 10 years old and he's worked with the same crew since 'Pacific Rim' and it was just joyful."
" style=padding-bottom:56%>"I've been a fan of Guillermo's since I was 11 years old, and I left the project just an even bigger fan of his," actress Mia Goth, who plays Elizabeth Lavenza in "Frankenstein," said during an interview with USA TODAY on the carpet. "This is a project that he's been trying to make since he was 10 years old and he's worked with the same crew since 'Pacific Rim' and it was just joyful."
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"I've been a fan of Guillermo's since I was 11 years old, and I left the project just an even bigger fan of his," actress Mia Goth, who plays Elizabeth Lavenza in "Frankenstein," said during an interview with USA TODAY on the carpet. "This is a project that he's been trying to make since he was 10 years old and he's worked with the same crew since 'Pacific Rim' and it was just joyful."
">"I've been a fan of Guillermo's since I was 11 years old, and I left the project just an even bigger fan of his," actress Mia Goth, who plays Elizabeth Lavenza in "Frankenstein," said during an interview with USA TODAY on the carpet. "This is a project that he's been trying to make since he was 10 years old and he's worked with the same crew since 'Pacific Rim' and it was just joyful."
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"And that forgiveness and acceptance are the only way out."
" style=padding-bottom:56%>"The salient message of ("Frankenstein") is the need to understand that there's no you and I, but us, and that pain is transmitted from one generation to the next," director Guillermo del Toro told USA TODAY during an interview on the carpet premiere for the film.
"And that forgiveness and acceptance are the only way out."
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"The salient message of ("Frankenstein") is the need to understand that there's no you and I, but us, and that pain is transmitted from one generation to the next," director Guillermo del Toro told USA TODAY during an interview on the carpet premiere for the film.
"And that forgiveness and acceptance are the only way out."
">"The salient message of ("Frankenstein") is the need to understand that there's no you and I, but us, and that pain is transmitted from one generation to the next," director Guillermo del Toro told USA TODAY during an interview on the carpet premiere for the film.
"And that forgiveness and acceptance are the only way out."
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/z_H9MhE1WtlVWhOvMOqo3A--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04NDI-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/e8193c924c3db0a8772b61ac1aeb6f89 class=caas-img>"We meet him before he's had any chance to construct anything, and it really shows you that the world tells you what you are. And the fact that he can be treated with such cruelty, but by the end find himself to a place where he can find forgiveness and compassion for the other, even when the other has been so cruel to him. And the way that then turns into him having compassion for many humans by his gesture at the end of the film, I think that very much reflects what's needed right now," Isaac said during an interview with USA TODAY on the carpet.
" style=padding-bottom:56%>Oscar Isaac, who plays Victor Frankenstein in Netflix's upcoming "Frankenstein" film, broke down what the Monster says about us and society. "We meet him before he's had any chance to construct anything, and it really shows you that the world tells you what you are. And the fact that he can be treated with such cruelty, but by the end find himself to a place where he can find forgiveness and compassion for the other, even when the other has been so cruel to him. And the way that then turns into him having compassion for many humans by his gesture at the end of the film, I think that very much reflects what's needed right now," Isaac said during an interview with USA TODAY on the carpet.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/Dug9UerQRi.9sVn6w_YyWA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04MTQ-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/b3fd4ea5d5e15cbd760fcd0d485e11df class=caas-img data-headline="Jacob Elordi, Oscar Isaac and Mia Goth attend 'Frankenstein' premiere at LA's Academy Museum" data-caption="
Oscar Isaac, who plays Victor Frankenstein in Netflix's upcoming "Frankenstein" film, broke down what the Monster says about us and society. "We meet him before he's had any chance to construct anything, and it really shows you that the world tells you what you are. And the fact that he can be treated with such cruelty, but by the end find himself to a place where he can find forgiveness and compassion for the other, even when the other has been so cruel to him. And the way that then turns into him having compassion for many humans by his gesture at the end of the film, I think that very much reflects what's needed right now," Isaac said during an interview with USA TODAY on the carpet.
">Oscar Isaac, who plays Victor Frankenstein in Netflix's upcoming "Frankenstein" film, broke down what the Monster says about us and society. "We meet him before he's had any chance to construct anything, and it really shows you that the world tells you what you are. And the fact that he can be treated with such cruelty, but by the end find himself to a place where he can find forgiveness and compassion for the other, even when the other has been so cruel to him. And the way that then turns into him having compassion for many humans by his gesture at the end of the film, I think that very much reflects what's needed right now," Isaac said during an interview with USA TODAY on the carpet.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/Dug9UerQRi.9sVn6w_YyWA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04MTQ-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/b3fd4ea5d5e15cbd760fcd0d485e11df class=caas-img>Sara Karloff, the daughter of actor Boris Karloff, who played the Monster in 1931's "Frankenstein," poses with Guillermo del Toro at Netflix's "Frankenstein" premiere.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/DqD3KcLIWNjxRFlHxbn3sg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD05MzI-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/b0aab497bf25fd6ab50a2d92108d169f class=caas-img data-headline="Jacob Elordi, Oscar Isaac and Mia Goth attend 'Frankenstein' premiere at LA's Academy Museum" data-caption="
Sara Karloff, the daughter of actor Boris Karloff, who played the Monster in 1931's "Frankenstein," poses with Guillermo del Toro at Netflix's "Frankenstein" premiere.
">Sara Karloff, the daughter of actor Boris Karloff, who played the Monster in 1931's "Frankenstein," poses with Guillermo del Toro at Netflix's "Frankenstein" premiere.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/DqD3KcLIWNjxRFlHxbn3sg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD05MzI-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/b0aab497bf25fd6ab50a2d92108d169f class=caas-img>Guillermo del Toro, Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, Christoph Waltz, Felix Kammerer, Christian Convery, J. Miles Dale, Scott Stuber and Alexandre Desplat appear onstage during Netflix's "Frankenstein" premiere in Los Angeles.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/NP9.57ui2vlPE8.GjMUkrA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/622365b0d77d3f358fe18cc77dcdf89e class=caas-img data-headline="Jacob Elordi, Oscar Isaac and Mia Goth attend 'Frankenstein' premiere at LA's Academy Museum" data-caption="
Guillermo del Toro, Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, Christoph Waltz, Felix Kammerer, Christian Convery, J. Miles Dale, Scott Stuber and Alexandre Desplat appear onstage during Netflix's "Frankenstein" premiere in Los Angeles.
">Guillermo del Toro, Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, Christoph Waltz, Felix Kammerer, Christian Convery, J. Miles Dale, Scott Stuber and Alexandre Desplat appear onstage during Netflix's "Frankenstein" premiere in Los Angeles.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/NP9.57ui2vlPE8.GjMUkrA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/622365b0d77d3f358fe18cc77dcdf89e class=caas-img>Mia Goth attends Netflix's Los Angeles premiere of "Frankenstein" on Oct. 6, 2025.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/Fz3oPFjp3F.JZOgAAt61iQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/bab1dd4a92ab411dc2d6aa5d63c9de5a class=caas-img data-headline="Jacob Elordi, Oscar Isaac and Mia Goth attend 'Frankenstein' premiere at LA's Academy Museum" data-caption="
Mia Goth attends Netflix's Los Angeles premiere of "Frankenstein" on Oct. 6, 2025.
">Mia Goth attends Netflix's Los Angeles premiere of "Frankenstein" on Oct. 6, 2025.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/Fz3oPFjp3F.JZOgAAt61iQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/bab1dd4a92ab411dc2d6aa5d63c9de5a class=caas-img>Jacob Elordi, Guillermo del Toro and Sara Karloff
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/SpGxhWTh.IsHF1r4ekJFwQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD05MzI-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/d7aa212b8c625d46091b3236eba45715 class=caas-img data-headline="Jacob Elordi, Oscar Isaac and Mia Goth attend 'Frankenstein' premiere at LA's Academy Museum" data-caption="
Jacob Elordi, Guillermo del Toro and Sara Karloff
">Jacob Elordi, Guillermo del Toro and Sara Karloff
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/SpGxhWTh.IsHF1r4ekJFwQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD05MzI-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/d7aa212b8c625d46091b3236eba45715 class=caas-img>Felix Kammerer plays William Frankenstein in Netflix's "Frakenstein."
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/xTVCirE5TjnguqT8HAkXIw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYy/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/83fd9603baeb2829f89015e08e58ea33 class=caas-img data-headline="Jacob Elordi, Oscar Isaac and Mia Goth attend 'Frankenstein' premiere at LA's Academy Museum" data-caption="
Felix Kammerer plays William Frankenstein in Netflix's "Frakenstein."
">Felix Kammerer plays William Frankenstein in Netflix's "Frakenstein."
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Christoph Waltz
">Christoph Waltz
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/grJcU_ZJrXqRx.Ab0gwHsg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNjkx/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/f9a75a5d6ce6bc829e20313f789acb96 class=caas-img>Sebastian Stan and Paul Walter Hauser attend the premiere of Netflix's "Frankenstein."
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/kuNhhqr90hIeDIbeyyQ1Pg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04NTE-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/c3c3559e429a3bc9fd02bd5d98ee8670 class=caas-img data-headline="Jacob Elordi, Oscar Isaac and Mia Goth attend 'Frankenstein' premiere at LA's Academy Museum" data-caption="
Sebastian Stan and Paul Walter Hauser attend the premiere of Netflix's "Frankenstein."
">Sebastian Stan and Paul Walter Hauser attend the premiere of Netflix's "Frankenstein."
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/kuNhhqr90hIeDIbeyyQ1Pg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04NTE-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/c3c3559e429a3bc9fd02bd5d98ee8670 class=caas-img>Jacob Elordi
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/FFXcYEyEWQnnni2yFlfypA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/c12a6e9a15ddfffcf7e9e8b5e827c6d6 class=caas-img data-headline="Jacob Elordi, Oscar Isaac and Mia Goth attend 'Frankenstein' premiere at LA's Academy Museum" data-caption="
Jacob Elordi
">Jacob Elordi
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/FFXcYEyEWQnnni2yFlfypA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/c12a6e9a15ddfffcf7e9e8b5e827c6d6 class=caas-img>Mia Goth
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/gr9f8FEx8928kqkGJU5Mrg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNjU2/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/49ac0a74270d2f4b0ddf62961c36b745 class=caas-img data-headline="Jacob Elordi, Oscar Isaac and Mia Goth attend 'Frankenstein' premiere at LA's Academy Museum" data-caption="
Mia Goth
">Mia Goth
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/gr9f8FEx8928kqkGJU5Mrg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNjU2/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/49ac0a74270d2f4b0ddf62961c36b745 class=caas-img>French film composer and conductor Alexandre Desplat
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/.Oix62n1r4EnTT8z_6sZ2g--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/a28ca57d1ac737621dc50990c98ba62c class=caas-img data-headline="Jacob Elordi, Oscar Isaac and Mia Goth attend 'Frankenstein' premiere at LA's Academy Museum" data-caption="
French film composer and conductor Alexandre Desplat
">French film composer and conductor Alexandre Desplat
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/.Oix62n1r4EnTT8z_6sZ2g--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/a28ca57d1ac737621dc50990c98ba62c class=caas-img>Guillermo del Toro and wife Kim Morgan attend the premiere of Netflix's "Frankenstein."
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/6Qbn8g1SkE4OHwNCRiWgWQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD03OTI-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/33945477eb730083ba2b16247be84a36 class=caas-img data-headline="Jacob Elordi, Oscar Isaac and Mia Goth attend 'Frankenstein' premiere at LA's Academy Museum" data-caption="
Guillermo del Toro and wife Kim Morgan attend the premiere of Netflix's "Frankenstein."
">Guillermo del Toro and wife Kim Morgan attend the premiere of Netflix's "Frankenstein."
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"Alien: Earth" and "Never Have I Ever" actress Richa Moorjani
">"Alien: Earth" and "Never Have I Ever" actress Richa Moorjani
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Janelle Monáe
">Janelle Monáe
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Mia Goth
">Mia Goth
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Oscar Isaac
">Oscar Isaac
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Ron Perlman and Guillermo del Toro
">Ron Perlman and Guillermo del Toro
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Stephanie Beatriz
">Stephanie Beatriz
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Jacob Elordi
">Jacob Elordi
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Storm Reid
">Storm Reid
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">Jacob Elordi
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1 / 26Jacob Elordi, Oscar Isaac and Mia Goth attend 'Frankenstein' premiere at LA's Academy Museum
Mexican director Guillermo del Toro, known for his stunning dark fantasy and gothic horror films, is breathing new life into Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein."Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth and Christoph Waltz round out the film's cast. Fans of the gothic lit book can see Elordi portray Frankenstein's Monster in theaters Oct. 17 and then stream on Netflix Nov. 7. The cast celebrated the Los Angeles premiere on Oct. 6 at the Academy Museum in Los Angeles. Scroll through for more photos from the gothic black carpet.
3. Jacob Elordi ('Frankenstein,' 2025)
Jacob Elordi gives a touching portrayal as the Creature in Guillermo del Toro's "Frankenstein."
There's a beautiful tragedy to Elordi's performance as the Creature in the latest "Frankenstein" reinvention. And somehow, the various patchwork prosthetics end up accentuating the Australian actor's leading-man magnetism.
2. Peter Hinwood ('The Rocky Horror Picture Show,' 1975)
Rocky (Peter Hinwood) is comforted by Janet (Susan Sarandon) in the cult classic musical "The Rocky Horror Picture Show."
Frankenstein's monster as gym bro? It works in the cult classic musical, where Tim Curry's Dr. Frank-N-Furter makes himself a ripped blond guy that gets the Charles Atlas seal of approval.
1. Elsa Lanchester ('The Bride of Frankenstein,' 1935)
Elsa Lanchester is the Bride opposite Boris Karloff's monster in "The Bride of Frankenstein."
From that infamous electrified coif and chef's kiss of a hiss to a perfect balance of sexy and scary, Lanchester's Bride is still the kind of horror hottie, 90 years later, that most scream queens and final girls only hope to be.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Jacob Elordi is one hot Frankenstein monster. Who's the hottest?
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