Gordon
I had such high hopes and expectations for Maggie Gyllenhaal's directorial debut. Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale are brilliant, but alas, they couldn't even save 'The Bride'. I found myself wishing that Buckley's 'Ida' would pick a...
Movie spotlight
The Bride!
2026
Movie
127 min
English
A lonely Frankenstein travels to 1930s Chicago to ask groundbreaking scientist Dr. Euphronious to create a companion for him. The two revive a murdered young woman and The Bride is born. But what ensues is beyond what either of them imagined.
Insights
Director: Maggie Gyllenhaal•Genres: Horror, Drama, Sci-Fi
Plot Summary
In this reimagining of the Frankenstein story, a grieving father resurrects his daughter, but must then create a companion for her. As the creature grapples with her existence and the expectations placed upon her, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery and rebellion.
Critical Reception
As an upcoming film, critical reception is not yet available. However, the premise and cast have generated significant anticipation within the horror and independent film communities.
What Reviewers Say
Anticipation for Gyllenhaal's bold take on a classic narrative.
The strong lead performances by Buckley and Cruz are expected to be a major draw.
Potential for a thought-provoking exploration of creation, identity, and societal expectations.
Google audience: Audience anticipation is high due to the director's previous acclaimed work and the star-studded cast, with expectations for a fresh and compelling horror drama.
Awards & Accolades
None notable yet as the film has not been released.
Fun Fact
The film is inspired by Mary Shelley's novel Frankenstein and serves as a companion piece to Gyllenhaal's directorial debut, 'The Lost Daughter'.
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TMDB Reviews
5 reviews
moscaman
This was visually incredible and appreciating it requires a deep focus - homages abound. The Bride's word salad spewings are super important, and if you pay attention, fill in many of the plot details that other movies will spoon feed their...
CinemaSerf
Despite the best efforts of the pyromaniacs the creation of “Dr. Frankenstein” (Christian Bale) has survived, and now over a century later is a bit horny. Determined to find himself a companion, he visits the Chicago laboratory of “Dr. Euph...
Chris Sawin
Maggie Gyllenhaal is going for something here, but the problem is that The Bride! has far too many things going on at once and never capitalizes on any of them; even the romance isn’t constant. The idea of these two born-again corpses havin...
Manuel São Bento
Full review: https://fandomwire.com/the-bride-review/ Rating: A- "The Bride! establishes itself as one of the year's most unique experiences, where Maggie Gyllenhaal's bold vision and a vibrant punk-rock aesthetic are anchored by the ...