The Bride!
2026PG-132h 7mScience FictionHorrorFantasy

The Bride!

Here comes the mother f*%#ing bride!

6.3

IMDb

Director

Courtney Kivowitz

Release

Mar 4, 2026

Quick Verdict

Highly recommended for 2026.

Plot Summary

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.

What Works

  • Solid entry in the science fiction, horror, fantasy catalog
  • Stunning cinematography and production design that demands a large screen
  • A compelling lead performance that anchors the entire narrative

What Doesn't

  • Pacing issues in the second act hinder the momentum
  • May feel overly familiar to long-time fans of the genre

63

Score

Cast & Production

Cast

Jessie BuckleyThe Bride / Ida / Penelope Rogers / Mary Shelley
Christian BaleFrank
Peter SarsgaardJake Wiles
John MagaroClyde
Jeannie BerlinGreta
Annette BeningDr. Euphronius
Jake GyllenhaalRonnie Reed
Penélope CruzMyrna Malloy
Zlatko BurićLupino
Louis CancelmiOfficer Goodman