Dan Laustsen

Cinematographer Dan Laustsen, known for his captivating visuals in collaborations with Guillermo del Toro, delves into the transformative journey of bringing Frankenstein to life. He shares insights on how he designed a rich color palette to reflect character emotions and highlights his preference for practical effects over CGI to enhance realism. Dan emphasizes the film's narrative as a love story about father-son relationships, not just horror, and describes the importance of lighting and camera movement in creating intimacy and depth throughout the film.