: As their experiments progress toward a final, massive creation, they face opposition from a religious detective, Inspector Turpin (Andrew Scott), who views their work as a sacrilegious affront to God. Key Themes & Perspective

: The narrative examines the "Modern Prometheus" theme, where Victor's narcissistic drive to equal God's creative power leads to ethical failure and unforeseen tragedy.

: Igor begins as a nameless, mistreated hunchback in a circus until Victor Frankenstein (James McAvoy) rescues him after witnessing his self-taught medical brilliance.

Directed by Paul McGuigan, (2015) is a high-energy science fantasy horror film that reimagines Mary Shelley's 1818 novel by centering the story on the bond between the eccentric scientist and his assistant, Igor. Core Premise & Plot

: Victor cures Igor’s deformity and enlists him as an intellectual partner to push the boundaries of science—specifically, the quest to create life from death.