Films set in 1857

Frankenstein is a 2025 American Gothic science fiction horror film written, co-produced, and directed by Guillermo del Toro, based on the 1818 novel by Mary Shelley. The film stars Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein and Jacob Elordi as the Creature, with Mia Goth and Christoph Waltz in supporting roles. The story follows the life of Frankenstein, an egotistical scientist whose experiment in creating new life results in dangerous consequences.

1990 film by Bob Rafelson

2013 film by Ralph Fiennes

1953 film by Henry King

1987 film by Alex Cox

1950 film by David Lean

2008 Indian film directed by Vikram Bhatt

2007 film by Christopher Cain