2025 is going to be a great year for horror enthusiasts with numerous exciting projects lined up from new filmmakers as well as some well known ones. Upcoming films like Blumhouse’sM3GAN 2.0,Scott Derrickson’s sequel ofThe Black Phone,Guillermo del Toro’sFrankenstein, and more will keep fans returning to theatres. However, among the most notable and shrouded in secrecy is anotherFrankensteinadaptation -Maggie Gyllenhaal’sThe BridestarringChristian BaleandJessie Buckley.
Nonetheless,fans have seen some behind-the-scenes imagesthat easily build anticipation with Buckley and Bale’s unusual looks and antics. Recently, actorJohn Magaroopened up about his experience working on the film and teased what to expect from it. “It’s a wild movie. It’s very different thanThe Lost Daughter, Maggie’s previous film that she directed,” Magaro toldThe Hollywood Reporter.
He further cited the example of some classics to better elaborate the idea without giving any spoilers, “It’s like a mix of a Fred Astaire-Ginger Rogers movie,Young Frankenstein,Frankenstein,Bonnie and ClydeandBadlands.” He further appreciated his co-stars and teased,
“It’s just a wild, fun ride, and at the helm is Christian Bale and the amazing Jessie Buckley. It’s something that people haven’t seen before, and I’m really excited to get it in front of an audience. It’s bonkers.”
What Do We Know About ‘The Bride’?
The upcoming film will be a loose remake of the classic 1935 monster filmThe Bride of Frankenstein, based onMary Shelley’s 1818 novel. The upcoming film will see “a lonely Frankenstein travel to 1930s Chicago to seek the aide of a Dr. Euphronius in creating a companion for himself,” according toa previously revealed synopsisby Warner Bros. “The two reinvigorate a murdered young woman and the Bride is born. She is beyond what either of them intended, igniting a combustible romance, the attention of the police, and a wild and radical social movement.”
Given Gyllenhaal’s directing prowess, fans should expect a twisted gothic tale that will speak to its time. Given the references Magaro has mentioned above, it can be said that the film will give something new to the genre. The movie has assembled a cast of compelling performers, includingPenélope Cruz,Peter Sarsgaard,Annette Bening,Julianne Hough,John Magaro,andJeannie Berlin. Further rounding off the cast areJake Gyllenhaal,Linda Emond,Louis Cancelmi,Matthew Maherand many more.
The Bridewill be released in theaters on September 26. The originalBride of Frankensteinis available to rent or buy on VOD. Stay tuned to Collider for more information on the film.
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