Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein is a largely faithful adaptation of Mary Shelley's original novel, but it does take some very big liberties with specific characters and tonal elements of the original story. Shelley's Frankenstein remains one of the bedrocks of sci-fi fiction over two centuries after it was first published, with countless adaptations made over the years.

Guillermo del Toro's version tackles many of the same themes about man's hubris and the true nature of humanity. However, it also introduces a lot of new shades to the characters and plays with their roles in the narrative. Here are the biggest differences between del Toro's Frankenstein and the novel of the same name that inspired it.

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