2025 was a great year for horror, but 2026 is already shaping up to be exciting too. Following Guillermo del Toro’s new version of Frankenstein just months prior, horror fans can look forward to a unique reimagining of the story with Maggie Gyllenhaal’s The Bride!, opening March 6th. Starring Jessie Buckley as the Bride and Christian Bale as the Creature, the film offers a fresh take on the 1935 classic Bride of Frankenstein, and gives a glimpse into the process of becoming Frankenstein’s monster.
I just saw the coolest featurette on ComicBook about Christian Bale preparing for his role in The Bride! He shared how he really got into the character’s head, and it’s fascinating. Apparently, a big primal scream was a key part of his process! What’s even more amazing is that it wasn’t just a one-time thing for him – the whole cast and crew started doing it too! You absolutely have to check out the video; it’s really something.
Bale explained in a video that he noticed he was deliberately making his voice sound rough. He wondered why he was even trying to create that effect and decided to just be himself. He found it liberating and it helped him get into character as Frank each day.
The Bride! Is Set to Be a Wholly Unique Take on a Classic (And That Could Just Make It A Huge Hit)
The new film’s trailer offered a captivating glimpse of what’s to come, though we haven’t seen much of the Bride herself. The footage is visually impressive and establishes that this isn’t a remake of the 1935 classic—it only shares the basic premise of Frankenstein’s monster wanting a companion. Unlike the original, the Bride isn’t created from dead parts; she’s brought back to life after being murdered and resurrected by the monster. The trailer hints at a thrilling story where the monster and his Bride attract the attention of the police, creating a vibe reminiscent of ‘Bonnie and Clyde’ mixed with classic Universal Monsters—and it works wonderfully.
This new take on the Frankenstein story is a bold move, but it promises something truly different for fans. It blends action, historical crime drama, and social issues, potentially attracting viewers who don’t usually enjoy horror. This film could become a modern classic – it looks exciting and original, and could be a box office success.
You’ll be able to see how good The Bride! is, and catch Christian Bale as Frankenstein’s monster, when the movie comes out in theaters on March 6th.
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