People Are Calling Netflix's New 'Terrifying' Horror Film The Best Original Movie They've Ever Seen

Movie lovers everywhere are raving about a brand-new Netflix release that many are already calling the “best original film” the platform has ever produced. The response online has been overwhelmingly positive, with fans praising everything from the storytelling to the emotional impact.

The highly anticipated horror film only just arrived on the streaming service, but it’s already being labeled a “masterpiece” by viewers who say it’s unlike anything they’ve seen before.

Guillermo del Toro, the visionary director behind the project, has long been celebrated for his hauntingly beautiful films that combine dark fantasy, history, and striking practical effects. His work often mixes the macabre with fairytale-like elements, a blend that has defined his career and captivated audiences around the world.

One of del Toro’s most famous works, Pan’s Labyrinth, remains a defining example of his storytelling style. Set in Franco-era Spain, the film follows a young girl named Ofelia as she moves with her mother to a military outpost commanded by her cruel stepfather, a fascist officer serving under Franco’s regime.

The movie beautifully contrasts Ofelia’s encounters with fantastical creatures — including the mysterious faun Pan, who claims she is the reincarnated princess of the underworld — with the brutal realities of war and tyranny. The story poses a haunting question: who are the real monsters — the mythical beings in Ofelia’s imagination or the violent men of the real world?

Now, del Toro has turned his creative eye toward one of the greatest gothic tales ever written, breathing new life into a literary classic that has fascinated readers for over two centuries.

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That story, of course, is Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, widely regarded as one of the earliest and most influential works in gothic horror. Shelley began writing the novel at just 18 years old, during a fateful summer spent with poets Percy Shelley and Lord Byron, who challenged one another to craft the best horror story.

The resulting tale — about a compassionate yet tormented creature brought to life by scientist Victor Frankenstein — remains a cornerstone of horror literature. The creature, initially kind and curious, becomes vengeful only after facing repeated rejection and cruelty from humankind, condemned solely for his frightening appearance.

It’s a story that has continued to resonate for generations, exploring themes of ambition, creation, and what it truly means to be human.

Frankenstein has been adapted countless times over the past century, though many versions have drifted from Mary Shelley’s original concept. Some portray the creature as a mindless monster rather than the deeply emotional and misunderstood figure she created. Del Toro’s version, however, aims to restore that lost complexity and heart.

Starring Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, and Mia Goth, the new film has already captured widespread attention for its faithfulness to the novel’s spirit. Fans online are celebrating the film’s powerful performances and haunting atmosphere, calling it one of the most faithful and moving adaptations to date.

One viewer shared their excitement, writing: "Finally, after a bunch of okay, mediocre, and awful adaptations of Mary Shelley's classic, Guillermo del Toro gets to have his vision fully realized. This is one of the most faithful and breathtaking versions ever made."

The new adaptation has been praised YouTube/Netflix

The same reviewer continued, praising nearly every element of the production, saying: "The visuals are phenomenal, the acting is outstanding all around — though Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi stand out. The writing and direction are perfect. The music is haunting, and the cinematography is some of the best of the year."

Another viewer kept it short but passionate, posting: "Every movie by Guillermo del Toro is the best."

And one more person summed it up perfectly, saying what many fans were already thinking: "It's del Toro, the creatures are going to look awesome."