People love Guillermo del Toro , and that’s not hyperbole.

Hollywood’s affection for the Oscar-winning auteur goes far beyond mere admiration. The Mexican filmmaker, who won best picture and director for “The Shape of Water” in 2017, has become one of the industry’s most beloved figures. His presence in any Oscar race is never just about the work he presents on screen — it’s about the depth of trust and loyalty he inspires in colleagues, craftspeople and actors alike. That goodwill may be key to propelling his latest opus, “ Frankenstein ,” into this year’s Oscar conversation.

After debuting at Venice, the gothic horror film adapted from Mary Shelley’s classic novel held two surprise screenings at the Telluride Film Festival on Sunday night. The 9:30 p.m. showing at the Werner Herz

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