Venice, Aug. 31 -- Guillermo del Toro directorial 'Frankenstein' earned an impressive 13-minute standing ovation at the ongoing Venice International Film Festival 2025 in Lido.

Oscar Isaac, who plays the titular mad scientist, and Jacob Elordi, who embodies his monstrous creation in the movie, couldn't hold back their tears as the Venice crowd continued to applaud.

During the lengthy ovation, del Toro waved to the crowd and shared multiple hugs with Elordi and Isaac. A visibly emotional Elordi also got a kiss on the cheek from Isaac as the two embraced, with Elordi resting his chin on Isaac's head, reported Variety.

The gothic sci-fi film, which is competing for the prestigious Golden Lion at the festival, is a retelling of Mary Shelle...