Del Toro's Frankenstein shuns horror for humanity

Forget the classic Frankenstein films, where the monster had a flat head, neck bolts, and heavy boots.

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The new adaptation of Mary Shelley's classic novel Frankenstein, directed by Mexico's Guillermo del Toro, portrays a sad, sensitive creature craving affection and knowledge, and instead confronted by anger and hatred.

"A lot of the interpretations of the creature visually are almost like accident victims, and I wanted beauty," Mr. Del Toro told reporters on Saturday ahead of the premiere of his latest film at the Venice Film Festival.

Mr. Del Toro directs from his own screenplay, telling the story of Victor Frankenstein (Oscar Isaac), an arrogant scientist who assembles a creature from body parts and brings to life an indestructible, gentle giant (Jacob Elordi).