Guillermo Del Toro, is hard at work in pre-production for a new Frankenstein film.  Best known for Hellboy and Pan's Labyrinth, Del Toro is simply experienced and obviously extremely good at creating creature films.  MTV reports...

In Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein” there are two monsters: the creature brought back to life, of course, and the mad scientist who does it, Dr. Frankenstein.

Actually, make that three monsters, the affable Guillermo Del Toro joked. “I will appear shirtless for most of the length of the film,” he teased of his upcoming reinterpretation of the classic story. “You will be amazed at my chocolate bar physique!”

Del Toro, who told MTV News that he’s “always been” interested in directing a version of “Frankenstein,” said he’s hard at work in pre-production, crafting drawings which he hopes to use as a basis for the world of the film. “I started doing some notes before the strike,” he revealed. “[During the strike] I can only draw now.”

Del Toro and Frankenstein is a perfect fit, in my opinion.  He's obviously experienced in creating creatures and monsters for his films.  So to simply sum up all of my opinions, this is great for Del Toro, great for us, and great for film making.  Unfortunatly, there is nothing more for him to do, except draw for pre-productions.  Once the strike ends, he'll more then likely get started on  a script.

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-Phil