Netflix's Top 10 Global Movies Chart Reveals Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein as a Monster Success Story
In a major victory for streaming giant Netflix, Guillermo del Toro's reimagining of Mary Shelley's classic novel "Frankenstein" has taken the top spot on the platform's Global Top 10 Movies chart. The film, which debuted on Friday and is now streaming exclusively on Netflix, has amassed an astonishing 29.1 million views in just three days, translating to a whopping 73.6 million hours viewed.
The movie's massive success can be attributed to its well-crafted narrative, coupled with the talented ensemble cast that brings the iconic characters to life. Oscar Isaac stars as Dr. Victor Frankenstein, while Jacob Elordi plays his reanimated corpse, known simply as "The Creature". Mia Goth delivers dual performances as Victor's mother and Elizabeth Harlander, a wealthy arms manufacturer who funds Victor's experiments.
The film's visual appeal is also noteworthy, with the look of The Creature inspired by the work of former Marvel Comics artist Bernie Wrightson. Del Toro himself paid tribute to Wrightson, obtaining a license from his widow to honor the artist's legacy in the film.
With "Frankenstein" currently playing on big screens nationwide and now streaming exclusively on Netflix, it's clear that this adaptation is a monster success story – not just for del Toro but for Netflix as well. The movie has taken the top spot in 72 countries on Netflix, including the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, making it a truly global phenomenon.
As del Toro himself noted during a recent Zoom conversation, "The main influence visually [for my film] was Bernie Wrightson and the illustrations he did in the '70s to illustrate the book." This testament to Wrightson's enduring influence is a fitting tribute to the artist who has inspired some of the most iconic monster movies of all time.
In a major victory for streaming giant Netflix, Guillermo del Toro's reimagining of Mary Shelley's classic novel "Frankenstein" has taken the top spot on the platform's Global Top 10 Movies chart. The film, which debuted on Friday and is now streaming exclusively on Netflix, has amassed an astonishing 29.1 million views in just three days, translating to a whopping 73.6 million hours viewed.
The movie's massive success can be attributed to its well-crafted narrative, coupled with the talented ensemble cast that brings the iconic characters to life. Oscar Isaac stars as Dr. Victor Frankenstein, while Jacob Elordi plays his reanimated corpse, known simply as "The Creature". Mia Goth delivers dual performances as Victor's mother and Elizabeth Harlander, a wealthy arms manufacturer who funds Victor's experiments.
The film's visual appeal is also noteworthy, with the look of The Creature inspired by the work of former Marvel Comics artist Bernie Wrightson. Del Toro himself paid tribute to Wrightson, obtaining a license from his widow to honor the artist's legacy in the film.
With "Frankenstein" currently playing on big screens nationwide and now streaming exclusively on Netflix, it's clear that this adaptation is a monster success story – not just for del Toro but for Netflix as well. The movie has taken the top spot in 72 countries on Netflix, including the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, making it a truly global phenomenon.
As del Toro himself noted during a recent Zoom conversation, "The main influence visually [for my film] was Bernie Wrightson and the illustrations he did in the '70s to illustrate the book." This testament to Wrightson's enduring influence is a fitting tribute to the artist who has inspired some of the most iconic monster movies of all time.
he brought this classic tale back to life in such a beautiful way and those creature effects are insane 
the cast is amazing too, i love how they got that perfect balance of drama and horror going on. and can we talk about bernie wrightson for a sec? what an icon his art still holds up today 
the fact that it's already got 29.1 million views in just three days is insane 
oskar Isaac as dr. victor frankenstein is giving me all the feels, and jacob elordi's creature... wow 
mia goth's dual performances are already making waves on social media 
because we need more of this kind of storytelling in our lives. bring on the next project from del toro 
. Either Netflix has some super smart algorithm or people are just binge-watching like crazy 
. Either way, it's a solid win for the streaming giant!
what more can u ask 4? 
Mind blown! I love how they gave it a fresh twist while still staying true to the classic story. Netflix is onto something with this one... 