The Oscars: Netflix film Frankenstein directed by Guillermo del Toro and filmed at Burghley House wins THREE Academy Awards

Filming took place at Burghley in September 2024, with some of the House’s most spectacular State Rooms including the Great Hall, the Bow Room, and The Old Kitchen providing the backdrop for del Toro’s reimagining of Mary Shelley’s classic tale. The film, written and directed by Oscar-winner Guillermo del Toro, features an acclaimed cast including Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, Felix Kammerer, David Bradley, Lars Mikkelsen, Christian Convery, Charles Dance, and Christoph Waltz.

At the Academy Awards ceremony on Sunday evening (March 15), the film took home three Oscars – Best production design (Tamara Deverell and Shane Vieau), Best make-up and hairstyling (Mike Hill, Jordan Samuel and Cliona Furey) and Best costume design (Kate Hawley).

It was nominated for nine Academy Awards – Best Picture, Best supporting actor (Jacob Elordi), Best adapted screenplay, Best original score, Best costume design, Best make-up and hairstyling, Best production design, Best sound, and Best cinematography.

Frankenstein tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but egotistical scientist who brings a creature to life in a monstrous experiment with consequences that ultimately lead to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation.

Visitors exploring Burghley House today can discover the very rooms featured in Frankenstein, and experience first-hand the splendour and centuries of history that have long captured the imagination of filmmakers and visitors alike. One of the largest and grandest houses of the 16th century, Burghley combines magnificent architecture and atmospheric interiors, set within sweeping Capability Brown parkland.

“It’s wonderful to see Burghley House feature in such a major production,” said Philip Gompertz, Director of Commercial Visitor Operations Burghley House. “Visitors often enjoy spotting the rooms they’ve seen on screen, and Frankenstein will add another fascinating chapter to Burghley’s long connection with film and television.”

Burghley has appeared in numerous productions, from The Flash and The Crown to Pride and Prejudice, demonstrating its role as one of England’s most sought-after filming locations.