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Guillermo del Toro Frankenstein And 8 Writing Tips
The Writers Hangout
The Writers Hangout
Guillermo del Toro Frankenstein And 8 Writing Tips
Nov 22, 2025
Season 1
Episode 178
Sandy Adomaitis
Sandy shares writing advice from Guillermo del Toro, a talented director, screenwriter, producer, and artist whose incredible work spans horror, fiction, and fairy tales. Born in Guadalajara, Mexico, in 1964, del Toro’s passion for film and horror blossomed during his childhood. His unique style beautifully blends genres, often finding grace in the grotesque, and draws inspiration from anime, manga, and Japanese TV. Del Toro has brought to life impressive big-budget movies like Blade II, Hellboy, Pacific Rim, and The Shape of Water, along with Netflix’s captivating Frankenstein.