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Ep. 22: 'Frankenstein': Guillermo del Toro, Mary Shelley and more Tell a Monster of a Tale

from Adaptation: Book to Movie · host Nate Day

In this episode of 'Adaptation: The Book to Movie Podcast,' Nate and Chris discuss 'Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus' by Mary Shelley -- one of the most formative texts ever written, especially regarding science fiction, horror, women authors and gothic literature. Additionally, they discuss the various film adaptations, including Guillermo del Toro's recent adaptation (now available to stream on Netflix) and James Whale's 1931 film, with a colossal cultural impact. UP NEXT: 'The Running Man' and Stephen King's 2025. Follow us on social media: Twitter/X (@AdaptPod) Instagram (@adaptation_pod) Nate's Letterboxd (@professor_n8) Chris's Letterboxd (@cjanderson878) Chris's Goodreads Nate's Goodreads Hosts: Nate Day, Chris Anderson Producer: Nate Day "Adaptation Theme" Written by: Chris Anderson, Jem Zornow Performed by: Chris Anderson, Jem Zornow, Nate Day

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