Christian Bale and Jessie Buckley Star in New Gritty Frankenstein Horror ‘The Bride’

Summary

Maggie Gyllenhaal directs a gritty horror film, The Bride, starring Christian Bale as Frankenstein and Jessie Buckley as the bride
The movie is a radical new take on the classic story, set in 1930s Chicago
It promises a mix of murder and romance, with a theatrical release set for March 6

A dark and intense new movie based on the classic Frankenstein story is on its way. Maggie Gyllenhaal, the director known for The Lost Daughter, just released a first look at her film, The Bride. It’s a fresh and unconventional take on the myth, and the preview suggests a visually beautiful but disturbing experience with a fantastic cast.

The new film features Christian Bale, an Academy Award winner, as a solitary Frankenstein’s monster who arrives in 1930s Chicago hoping to find someone like himself. He teams up with Dr. Euphronious, played by Annette Bening, a five-time Oscar nominee, to bring a murdered young woman back to life. This reanimated woman, known as The Bride and portrayed by Oscar nominee Jessie Buckley, is successfully revived. The preview suggests a dark and twisting story filled with murder, supernatural forces, and a passionate, yet volatile, relationship between the two newly created beings. The film draws inspiration from both Mary Shelley’s original 1818 novel, *Frankenstein*, and James Whale’s classic film, *Bride of Frankenstein*.

Featuring strong performances from Peter Sarsgaard, Penélope Cruz, and Jake Gyllenhaal, *The Bride* is a visually striking film that combines historical settings with intense horror. It’s expected to be a significant movie release, offering a fresh and thought-provoking take on themes of identity and love. The film hits theaters on March 6th – you can watch a sneak peek in the trailer above.

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