Guillermo del Toro’s adaptation of Mary Shelley’s classic Frankenstein will debut on Netflix in November, but horror fans in Los Angeles have a chance to see an early preview. On October 3, a special event hosted by Netflix, Rare Books LA, and the Library Foundation of Los Angeles will provide an exclusive sneak peek of the film. Del Toro will also discuss the production alongside antiquarian bookseller Ken Sanders, giving attendees unique insight into the making of the project.
Benefit Event Supports Library Restoration Efforts
This gathering benefits the Los Angeles Public Library, with all proceeds directed to the Library Foundation of Los Angeles. The funds will assist in restoring the Palisades branch, which was destroyed during the devastating fires that struck the city in January. General admission is priced at $250, granting access to the conversation between del Toro and Sanders, a Frankenstein movie poster, a chance to win premiere tickets, and admission to Rare Books LA’s book fair scheduled for October 4 and 5.
Ticket Options Include VIP and Fundraiser Packages
For those looking for an enhanced experience, a $400 VIP ticket offers all general admission benefits plus a special lanyard, VIP entry, and a pre-program reception with Ken Sanders. If attending in person is not possible or the higher prices are prohibitive, Rare Books LA also offers a $40 Frankenstein Fundraiser ticket. This includes two-day access to the book fair, a movie poster, a limited-edition Frankenstein bookmark, and another opportunity to win premiere tickets.
Del Toro Reflects on the Enduring Themes of Frankenstein
Del Toro shared his personal connection to the story, emphasizing the powerful, challenging questions it raises. He stated,
“Mary Shelley’s masterpiece is rife with questions that burn brightly in my soul,”
and continued,
“Existential, tender, savage, doomed questions that only burn in a young mind and only adults and institutions believe they can answer. For me, only monsters hold the secrets I long for.”
This reflects the filmmaker’s deep engagement with the novel’s complex themes and his desire to explore them through his film.
How to Participate and What Lies Ahead
Tickets for the October 3 event are available now through the Library Foundation of Los Angeles. This unique opportunity offers horror fans a rare early glimpse of Guillermo del Toro Frankenstein Preview while supporting an important cultural cause. Following this special event, the film will be accessible to a wider audience when it premieres on Netflix in November, potentially reinvigorating interest in Shelley’s work and del Toro’s visionary approach.
