Seeing Beyond the Surface: A Shamanic Reflection on Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein (2025)

As a Shaman Alchemist, I am guided to see beyond the illusions of the physical world, to witness the subtle currents of spirit that pulse beneath the surface. Guillermo del Toro’s 2025 Frankenstein invites us to do just that. The creature, brought into existence through science and human ambition, is often judged by his outward form - but the film challenges us to perceive his inner truth, his soul’s vibration.

One of the most profound moments comes from the lady who sees the beauty in this creation. She recognises not only his vulnerability but his essence - the alchemical spark that animates all life. In her gaze, we see the reminder that true perception comes not from the eyes alone, but from empathy, attunement, and heart-level knowing.

​This theme is echoed in the figure of the blind man, who can “see” the creature’s beauty in ways the sighted cannot. It is a striking lesson: real vision is not bound to physical sight. As in spiritual practice, the deepest understanding arises when we attune to energy, to soul, to the luminous presence within every being.

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