Guillermo Del Toro would ‘rather die’ than use generative AI

Guillermo del Toro discusses his new film *Frankenstein*, exploring themes of misunderstood creatures, flawed father-son relationships, and the uneasy truce between science and religion. Del Toro reflects on the profound impact of the 1931 *Frankenstein* film on his understanding of faith, viewing the creature as a personal avatar. He draws parallels between the creature, Jesus, and Pinocchio, highlighting the myths of creation and questioning of God. Del Toro also touches on his personal experiences, including his grandmother's exorcisms and his father's kidnapping, and how those events shaped his views on death and existence. He expresses a strong aversion to using AI in filmmaking, emphasizing the irreplaceable value of human emotion and experience in art.