Netflix has just unleashed a brand-new horror film, and it’s already being hailed as a cinematic masterpiece by stunned viewers.
The film is so powerful, many are calling it not just one of Guillermo del Toro’s finest works — but Netflix’s best original movie to date.
However, fans all seem to be noticing the same thing regarding Jacob Elordi.
Fans Make Jacob Elordi Complaint
Jacob Elordi, who plays the monster, has been the subject of a complaint from viewers, but it's one that he might take in his stride.
As the complaint is that he is simply too good-looking.
One person wrote: "jacob elordi has no business looking that hot as creature."
A second person said: "Glad it took jacob Elordi playing him for yall to realize Frankensteins monster was #hot."
A third person said: "Jacob Elordi does nothing for me but his yearning faces as The Creature, good god."
While a fourth added: "gritting my teeth purchasing my own netflix account so i can listen to jacob elordi's growly creature voice whenever i want."
TikTok Reacts: “Every movie by Guillermo del Toro is the best”
The social media hype started almost immediately. Fans on TikTok and other platforms flooded their feeds with reactions, many singling out del Toro’s iconic creature design and signature style.
“Every movie by Guillermo del Toro is the best,” one TikToker gushed. Another added: “It’s del Toro, the creatures are going to look awesome.”
And that’s just the beginning.
“Freaking Awesome”: Fans Praise the Film’s Intensity and Emotion
Within hours of its premiere, social media lit up with praise. “I can’t wait to watch,” one user posted, while another declared it “freaking awesome.”
On IMDb, early reviewers didn’t hold back in their admiration.
“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,” one review reads.
That same fan went on to say: “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.”
“A Gothic Opera Soaked in Sadness and Snow”
It’s not just the visuals and performances drawing praise — the emotional depth has floored audiences.
One reviewer described it as “a gothic opera soaked in sadness and snow,” calling it “the adaptation of del Toro’s dreams.”
Jacob Elordi, best known for his roles in dramas and teen thrillers, is now being lauded for a career-defining performance.
“Elordi gives the performance of his career, portraying the Creature as a being of grace and anguish. Oscar Isaac’s Victor is as tortured as he is brilliant.”