Stately home closed for Netflix filming

The grounds of Burghley House have been swamped by cranes and other filming equipment

A stately home in Lincolnshire has been closed for the filming of a Netflix horror film.

Burghley House, near Stamford, is shut until 24 September "due to filming taking place", its website said.

On-site security and crew members confirmed the filming was for an adaption of Mary Shelley's 1818 novel Frankenstein.

The film will feature Star Wars actor Oscar Isaac as Dr Frankenstein and Jacob Elordi, who starred in Euphoria, as The Monster.

American actor Oscar Isaac was spotted in costume as Dr Frankenstein for filming in Edinburgh in September

Poppy Wraith, left, and Grace Richardson had hoped to spot Jacob Elordi while walking around Burghley House

Dozens of trailers, vans and lorries with film equipment have been parked in the grounds of the house, which was built between 1555 and 1587.

The house itself, alongside its Orangery Restaurant, are closed while the filming takes place.

The gardens, adventure play park and cafes are still open, as are its grounds.

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Poppy Wraith and Grace Richardson, both 18, said they had been hoping for a glimpse of some of the stars while walking their dogs through the grounds.

"We found out Jacob Elordi's here. That's pretty cool," Ms Wraith said.

Ms Richardson added: "We've not been successful [spotting the star] so far."

Another walker, Jonathan Marcus, thought the number of lorries parked in the car park were "pretty impressive".

He said: "We had no idea they were filming here. It's secretive."

Crew said a large black sheet had been craned into position so scenes filmed during the day would appear darker

Frankenstein is currently due to be released in 2025, according to The Internet Movie Database.

It is being directed by Mexican director Guillemo Del Toro, whose previous films include Oscar winner The Shape of Water, comic book film Hellboy and horror drama Pan's Labrinth.

The adaption is also due to star Christoph Waltz, Mia Goth, Charles Dance and David Bradley.

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