Frankenstein creator says he is "a fan of death." A little creepy, but he won't use AI either so I guess I'd take him

[Billy]

https://www.npr.org/2025/10/23/nx-s1-5577963/guillermo-del-toro-frankenstein

Guillermo Del Toro was speaking to NPR on his marketing tour of Frankenstein, and boy, did he sell it!

"I'm a huge fan of death. ... I think it's the metronome of our existence. Without rhythm, there is no melody, you know? It is the metronome of death that makes us value the compass of the beautiful music."

He apparently wanted to make the film since he was 7, which explains why he has been so heavily invested in it. Having a film that shows the creature's point of view is the perfect next step for the franchise so I'm excited. I haven't watched the screening personally, but I hope it is worth the effort.
Del Toro further said he would rather die than use generative AI in his films. I think the industry is running out of creators like him, people who prioritize art over profits.

 

[Billy]

The level of detail that went into the creation of Frankenstein is also amazing. I think these are the good old days

https://twitter.com/x/status/1981769503995318696

 

[ChrisSawin]

This is fine, especially with all the trash going on in the world today. Del Toro seems like a good guy, likes cool stuff, and makes mostly great films. And his stance on AI is more than understandable.