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

While his "Frankenstein" is nominated for Best Picture, del Toro himself is off the hook for Best Director, which he said took the pressure off him and meant he could focus on promoting his team.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

One Battle After Another is next with 13 nominations, while Marty Supreme, Frankenstein and Sentimental Value are next with nine, and Hamnet has eight.

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2026

Dr. Frankenstein thought the castle wasn’t flammable, but the villagers proved him wrong. flounder/founder.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner