Frankenstein
noun
Fran·ken·stein
ˈfraŋ-kən-ˌstīn 
also -ˌstēn
1
a
: the title character in Mary W. Shelley's novel Frankenstein who creates a monster that ruins his life
b
: a monster in the shape of a man especially in popularized versions of the Frankenstein story
2
: a monstrous creation
especially
: a work or agency that ruins its originator
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The film spawned a number of sequels, including 1935's Bride of Frankenstein.
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Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 30 Jan. 2025
In the first-look image, Isaac is lit by cascading light, which sweeps down into what appears to be a studious setting, illuminating Dr. Frankenstein, who is holding onto a golden bottle, looking with fervour at his subject.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
The event opened with WWE’s CM Punk and Rhea Ripley and also included The Duffer Brothers, creators of Stranger Things, Tina Fey, who was promoting The Four Seasons, John Mulaney talking up his new live variety talk show and Guillermo Del Toro sharing Frankenstein stories.
—Peter White, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2025
Where to watch: Netflix ‘Frankenstein’ (2025) Those who want to see what's on Guillermo del Toro's slab will have to wait till later in the year for a new take on Mary Shelley's classic with Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein and Jacob Elordi as his creature.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2025
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Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 30 Jan. 2025
In the first-look image, Isaac is lit by cascading light, which sweeps down into what appears to be a studious setting, illuminating Dr. Frankenstein, who is holding onto a golden bottle, looking with fervour at his subject.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
The event opened with WWE’s CM Punk and Rhea Ripley and also included The Duffer Brothers, creators of Stranger Things, Tina Fey, who was promoting The Four Seasons, John Mulaney talking up his new live variety talk show and Guillermo Del Toro sharing Frankenstein stories.
—Peter White, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2025
Where to watch: Netflix ‘Frankenstein’ (2025) Those who want to see what's on Guillermo del Toro's slab will have to wait till later in the year for a new take on Mary Shelley's classic with Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein and Jacob Elordi as his creature.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2025
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“Frankenstein.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Frankenstein. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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