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By Stephanie Morgan
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Frankenstein retelling has gore, smoking, profanity.
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Why Age 15+?
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Creature
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What's the Story?
Based on Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, CREATURE is a Turkish story that follows Ziya, an aspiring medical student. It soon becomes his quest to find The Book of Resurrection, which he hopes to use to bring back the dead mother of his love/ adopted sister.
Is It Any Good?
The fusion of historical context and supernatural elements into this ghoulish tale set against the cholera epidemic of the early 1800s makes for an engaging premise. But Creature's main character, Ziya, comes across as self-centered and unlikable, and his disturbing relationship with his adopted sister adds an unsettling layer to the narrative. While the show effectively crafts an eerie atmosphere befitting a Frankenstein-inspired tale, its consistent reliance on violence and gore risks desensitizing viewers over time, potentially diminishing the intended impact of its most chilling moments.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how many times the story of Frakenstein has been retold. Why do you think some works of literature remain a part of popular culture from decade to decade?
Talk about what types of content are OK to your family. Are scenes of torture, gratuitous violence, and/or sexualized violence as entertainment (horror and slasher films) ever acceptable?
Discuss with teens the effect of exhilarating media like horror movies and video games on their brains. What are some good ways to take a break if their emotional engagement feels too intense?
TV Details
- Premiere date : October 20, 2023
- Cast : Taner Olmez , Erkan Kolçak Köstendil
- Network : Netflix
- Genre : Drama
- TV rating :
- Last updated : December 21, 2023
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