Frankenstein

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Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel has Dr. Frankenstein bicker with his creature about her potential existence before deciding against it in fear that “she might become ten thousand times more malignant than her mate.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

One Battle After Another won the most awards with six, followed by I Swear, Sinners and Frankenstein, which got three each, while Hamnet won two.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

"Frankenstein," "Marty Supreme" and "Sentimental Value" tied with nine nominations each.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

Marty Supreme, Frankenstein, Sentimental Value, Bugonia and The Secret Agent are also expected to perform strongly when the shortlists are announced from 13:30 GMT.

From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026

After I lose, we go to the couch and watch our favorite movie, Young Frankenstein.

From "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon