Guillermo del Toro's journey to bring his vision of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein to the screen has been a long and winding road, spanning over 50 years. The director's passion project, finally released on Netflix, is now getting a luxurious treatment from The Criterion Collection with a 4K Blu-Ray release this October. This release is a director's cut, clocking in at a hefty 158 minutes, which is just shy of ten minutes longer than the theatrical version. The extended cut promises to offer a deeper dive into del Toro's sweeping epic, complete with a freshly recorded director's commentary. This is a tantalizing prospect for fans, especially considering the director's previous talk of cutting a seven-minute sequence at James Cameron's suggestion. The Criterion Collection's release also includes a making-of documentary, 'The Anatomy Lesson: Director’s Cut', a collection of craft-focused conversations, 'The Parlour', and recorded Q&As with Martin Scorsese and Patti Smith. This is a dream come true for fans of del Toro's work, especially with the release of his other Criterion Collection titles, 'Pinocchio' and 'Nightmare Alley'. The anticipation for this release is palpable, and the promise of an extended cut with additional insights is a thrilling prospect for any movie enthusiast. The article concludes with a playful threat, hinting at the author's undying devotion to the Criterion Collection's release, and the potential for rage if it doesn't come to fruition. This is a testament to the power of a director's passion project and the impact it can have on a dedicated fan base.
