Modern Monster Movies That Hit Hard — Like Frankenstein

This week, we’re highlighting a chilling new list of modern monster movies that capture the same heart, horror, and humanity that made Frankenstein a timeless masterpiece.

One film towers above the rest — Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein, one of the most anticipated movies of 2025, which rocketed to the top of the U.S. Streaming Charts upon release. Del Toro’s adaptation offers a hauntingly emotional mix of science and sorrow, exploring creation, consequence, and the monsters within us all.

But the brilliance doesn’t stop there. The full list of modern monster movies on the rise features stories that balance creature horror with deep emotional storytelling, proving that today’s monsters are as much about the human condition as they are about scares.

From tragic experiments gone wrong to misunderstood beasts searching for connection, these films remind us that the line between man and monster has never been thinner.

👉 Check out the full list here: JustWatch: Emotional Modern Monster Movies Like Frankenstein