Frankenstein features scenes recorded at 36 FPS, reveals Guillermo del Toro

Guillermo del Toro revealed an interesting technical trick used in his film Frankenstein. The renowned filmmaker filmed all the scenes between Jacob Elordi’s Monster and the character Elizabeth played by Mia Goth using a rate of 36 frames per second, different from the 24 FPS standard normally used in cinema.

The director explained his decision in a post on X (formerly Twitter), responding to a fan who had noticed slower movements in certain scenes. “I shot every scene between them at 36 frames per second so I could slow down certain moments/gestures (like the wedding dress floating like a moth) or speed them up (her face shaking in the glove scene) and you can feel that effect enhancing every emotional beat.”wrote del Toro.

This technical choice not only creates a subtle visual distinction in the relationship between the two characters, but also allows the audience to notice details that would normally go unnoticed. The technique serves to highlight the unique connection between Elizabeth and the Monster, as she is one of the few characters who demonstrates empathy for Frankenstein’s creature.

In the context of the plot, Elizabeth is engaged to Victor Frankenstein’s brother, William, although Victor himself also has feelings for her. The character is especially important in the first few days after the Monster’s creation, when he is chained in the basement beneath Victor’s laboratory.

Based on Mary Shelley’s classic gothic novel, Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein stars Oscar Isaac as the titular scientist. The cast is completed by big names such as Christoph Waltz, David Bradley, Charles Dance, Ralph Ineson and Lars Mikkelsen.

The film is now available in the Netflix catalog for platform subscribers.

Source: GamesRadar

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