Guillermo del Toro's journey to bring Mary Shelley's Frankenstein to the screen has been a long and winding road, spanning over 50 years. The director's passion project, finally released on Netflix, is now getting a lavish treatment from The Criterion Collection. This October, fans will get a chance to own the film in a director-approved four-disc 4K Blu-Ray release, complete with an extended 'Reborn' director's cut. This new version is just shy of ten minutes longer than the theatrical cut, which already ran a hefty 149 minutes. The extended cut promises to offer even more of del Toro's sweeping epic, and who knows, it might even reinstate the seven-minute sequence that was previously cut at James Cameron's suggestion. This is a tantalizing prospect for fans, as the film's incredible artistry, craft, and heart are sure to be enhanced. The Criterion release also includes a making-of doc, craft-focused conversations, and recorded Q&As with Martin Scorsese and Patti Smith, making it a must-have for any movie enthusiast. The article concludes with a playful threat, hinting at the author's eagerness to acquire the film, and ends with a link to the website's terms and conditions, including a disclaimer about potential affiliate links.
