What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedFrankenstein
Guillermo del Toro · Film · 2025
If you loved Frankenstein, start with Frankenstein (Mary Shelley, 1818) — a book from the same story. Below: 4 books, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Frankenstein across media.
If Frankenstein hooked you, it is because you are drawn to stories where scientific ambition curdles into profound, existential isolation.
Start with the source
Adaptation
The Bride!
Maggie Gyllenhaal · Film · 2026
Books on the same thread
Unwieldy Creatures
Addie Tsai · Book · 2022
Shares a thread with Frankenstein: Science vs. Nature.
Much like Frankenstein, this retelling centers on the ethics of creation and the tragic alienation of those relegated to the margins of a society that refuses to understand them.
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde & Other Stories
Robert Louis Stevenson · Book · 2024
Shares a thread with Frankenstein: Gothic Horror.
This classic explores the same duality of man found in Frankenstein, showing how a scientist’s obsessive pursuit of knowledge inevitably leads to moral corruption and his own destruction.
Prodigal Son
Dean Ray Koontz, Kevin J. Anderson · Book · 2005
Shares a thread with Frankenstein: Creation and Responsibility.
This modern update mirrors the central conflict of Frankenstein, focusing on the dangerous consequences of playing God through genetic engineering and the resulting chaos for the ambitious creator.
Dracula
Bram Stoker · Book · 2024
Shares a thread with Frankenstein: Gothic Horror.
Fans of Frankenstein will recognize the same atmosphere of dread and the haunting encounter with a supernatural force that challenges the boundaries of the known, scientific world.
Series on the same thread
Monster
Series · 2004
Explores: Moral Dilemma, Existentialism, Nature vs. Nurture.
This story echoes the moral dilemmas of Frankenstein by examining the dark relationship between a creator figure and a monster, questioning the blurred lines between humanity and monstrosity.
Pluribus
Vince Gilligan · Series · 2025
Explores: Existential dread, The cost of happiness, Reluctant hero.
This narrative captures the existential weight present in Frankenstein, forcing you to grapple with the unintended consequences of human interference in the natural order of the world.
IT: Welcome to Derry
Andy Muschietti · Series · 2025
Explores: Childhood Trauma, Ancient Evil, Group of Friends.
The sense of creeping unease and the discovery of a hidden, ancient evil lurking behind small-town secrets will satisfy the same curiosity that drives the tragedy in Frankenstein.
Gachiakuta
Series · 2025
Explores: Wrongful Accusation, Social Outcasts, Revenge.
If the struggle of the outcast in Frankenstein resonated with you, this tale of social rejection and the search for truth amidst corruption offers a compelling thematic parallel.
Podcasts on the same thread
Killer Stories with Harvey Guillén
Spotify Studios · Podcast · 2026
Explores: dark human nature, criminal psychology, public fascination.
This deep dive into dark human nature mirrors the psychological fascination with destruction and criminal obsession that defines the downfall of the protagonist in Frankenstein.
The Orphans
The Light and Tragic Company · Podcast · 2025
This drama explores the isolation and complex emotions of artificial beings, directly echoing the existential questions regarding responsibility and creation that define the core of Frankenstein.
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Common questions
Is the 2025 movie Frankenstein based on the 1818 book?
Yes, the 2025 film Frankenstein by Guillermo del Toro is a cinematic adaptation of the original 1818 novel. It follows the story of Dr. Victor Frankenstein and his tragic creation, staying true to the core narrative established in the source material.
Should I watch The Bride! after watching Frankenstein?
You can watch The Bride! after Frankenstein, as it is a related production scheduled for release in 2026. While Frankenstein focuses on the scientist and his initial creation, The Bride! expands on the lore and themes established in the primary Frankenstein story.
What is the plot of the 2025 Frankenstein movie?
The 2025 Frankenstein movie depicts the story of Dr. Victor Frankenstein, an egotistical scientist who succeeds in bringing a creature to life. This monstrous experiment results in a series of events that lead to the downfall of both the creator and his tragic creation.
Is the 2025 Frankenstein movie a direct sequel to other films?
The 2025 Frankenstein movie is not a sequel. It is a standalone adaptation of the 1818 Frankenstein book. It tells the complete story of Dr. Victor Frankenstein and his experiment, independent of any previous cinematic versions or the upcoming 2026 film titled The Bride!.