Guillermo Del Toro Finally Makes His Own 'Frankenstein'

This episode of Fresh Air features an interview with filmmaker Guillermo del Toro, focusing on his new film "Frankenstein," inspired by Mary Shelley's novel and the 1931 movie. Del Toro discusses the personal connections he feels with the Frankenstein story, relating it to his Catholic upbringing, his relationship with his father, and themes of misunderstood creatures and the uneasy truce between science and religion. He also delves into the unique aspects of his film, such as telling the story from the creature's point of view and the distinct visual styles of each part. The conversation further explores del Toro's views on AI, his experiences with lucid dreaming, and the impact of his father's kidnapping on his life and work, as well as his perspective on death and acceptance. The episode concludes with a discussion of other Frankenstein adaptations and the influence of exile on his life.