Students have strong opinions on the new Frankenstein movie
When news broke that Frankenstein was getting yet another remake in 2025, most people rolled their eyes because of how many times the story has been told. It felt like Hollywood was pulling the same classic plot off the shelf for the millionth time. But after watching it, a lot of students at AHS were surprised by how fresh, emotional, and relatable this version turned out to be.
From the opening scene, the film makes it clear that it’s not trying to copy older versions. Instead, it uses a modern setting, high-end production, and a darker psychological tone to reintroduce the story to a new generation. The movie focuses heavily on isolation, trauma, and identity—themes that hit particularly different today.
Pictured is the movie poster for Frankenstein(2025) (Photo Credit: IGN Nordic).
Marwa Rahmani (11) said she went in thinking the story might be too overdone, but the remake proved the opposite. “Even though Frankenstein’s been retold so many times, this version shows there are still new ways to tell the story,” Rahmani said. “It didn’t feel repetitive at all.”
Instead of the cheesy, old-school monster vibe, the 2025 version aims for emotional depth. Eyanna Fajardo (11) pointed out that it doesn’t follow the usual genre formula. “It’s not a typical horror movie—it’s more for people who like deeper movies, not just jump-scares. If you like stuff that makes you think, this is for you,” Fajardo said.
One thing students appreciated was how well the movie balanced staying true to the original and adding a modern twist. Fajardo explained, “[The filmmakers] kept the important parts but made it feel new.” That mix made the movie feel more like an upgrade than a remake.
But what stands out the most—and what students continually recognized—is the portrayal of the creature. He isn’t shown as a mindless monster. Instead, he’s someone who was thrown into the world without guidance, support, or purpose, inviting the audience to empathize with him in ways older versions never could. Rahmani said, “Now, people see the creature more like someone who’s misunderstood. We pay attention to stuff like trauma now.”
Fajardo found herself rooting for Frankenstein, saying, “He’s the only one who didn’t ask for any of this.” That seems to be the reaction most students had. You don’t fear him—you feel for him.
The production, too, was really solid—with clean visuals, dramatic lighting, and a modern sci-fi atmosphere that made the story feel new instead of recycled. The way director Guillermo del Toro used sound and visual effects made the creature’s world feel cold and empty, which matched the emotional tone perfectly. It didn’t feel like a remake trying too hard—it felt like a story that belongs in 2025.
Another thing students talked about was the intensity of the movie. It’s not full of action every second, but it keeps your attention by staying thematically heavy. Responding to the film’s tone, Fajardo said, “I’d call it intense because every scene has some kind of emotional weight.”
The ending also left many thinking. Instead of giving the creature a random dramatic death or ending with an over-the-top showdown, the movie focuses on what he represents: a creation abandoned by the person who made him. It makes you question who the real “monster” is—the creature or the creator.
Frankenstein (2025) ended up being way more meaningful and modern than anyone expected. It blends classic literature with current themes, gives the creature a voice, and doesn’t rely on the typical horror formula. For students who like deeper films with strong visuals and emotional storytelling, this movie is definitely worth checking out.
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