If Victor’s tale is one of ambition and failure, the Creature’s is one of awakening, suffering, and, ultimately, moral transformation.

“Only Monsters Play God” is the tagline for Frankenstein (2025 film), written, directed and produced by Guillermo del Toro. It is a striking provocation—and a clue—because “monsters” does not refer primarily to the “Creature” but to Victor Frankenstein, the man who assembles it from dead body parts then galvanizes it to life with electricity.

9th Hour is seeking performing artists to be part of the ensemble cast productions in next season's line-up.