2025 saw a surge in excellent horror films, with Guillermo del Toro’s take on Frankenstein receiving widespread praise. Critics and audiences alike were captivated by its striking visuals and strong acting, praising it as a moving and faithful adaptation of Mary Shelley’s classic novel. Looking ahead to 2026, Maggie Gyllenhaal is offering a very different take on The Creature with her film, The Bride! This isn’t a simple remake of the 1935 Bride of Frankenstein; instead, Gyllenhaal’s version appears to be more inspired by the outlaw romance of Bonnie and Clyde than by traditional monster movies.
With just under two months until its release, Warner Bros. has started a new round of promotion for The Bride!. Today, they released a new trailer that gives fans a better look at the story and the relationships between the characters. While the film shares the basic idea of Frankenstein’s monster desiring companionship with the 1935 Bride of Frankenstein, the new movie’s plot is quite different. You can watch the trailer below.
Why The Bride! Could Be the Next Big Horror Hit
Following a successful year for horror movies, 2026 is already proving to be strong. This month’s 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple has received excellent reviews and is expected to be the top movie during its opening weekend, raising expectations for horror releases this year. The Bride! seems poised to be another big success. Jessie Buckley is delivering a powerful performance in the lead role, and her recent acclaim for Hamnet will likely boost her profile during awards season, giving The Bride! a great launch. Hopefully, the film will showcase Buckley’s versatility and prove she can lead a genre movie.
Maggie Gyllenhaal is primarily known as an actress, but she’s quickly gaining recognition as a director. Her previous film, The Lost Daughter, was highly praised for its performances and storytelling, and she even received an Oscar nomination for adapting the screenplay. Now, she’s tackling a bigger project: a unique and ambitious reimagining of a classic horror story. The trailer suggests her new film, The Bride!, will be visually stunning, bold, and unlike anything else out there, blending horror with crime and social issues.
One reason to be excited about The Bride! is the strong cast Gyllenhaal has put together with Saoirse Ronan. Christian Bale seems fantastic as Frankenstein’s monster, fully immersing himself in the role as he always does. His take on the character appears quite different from Jacob Elordi’s version in Guillermo del Toro’s film, which means The Bride! will feel fresh and original. Bale’s performance should be memorable, and it’ll be great to see talented actors like Peter Sarsgaard, Jake Gyllenhaal, Annette Bening, and Penélope Cruz, who consistently deliver excellent work.
As a huge movie fan, I’ve been following Warner Bros.’ recent strategy of backing really interesting filmmakers – people like Bong Joon Ho, Ryan Coogler, and Paul Thomas Anderson. It’s a bold move, especially when so many studios are just relying on sequels and established franchises. Their latest, The Bride!, feels like another one of those swings – it might be a bit too ambitious, honestly, and could stumble under its own weight. But honestly, I’m thrilled a film like this even got made! I’m really hoping it lives up to its potential and becomes another success story for Warner Bros.
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