In a haunting reimagining of the classic monster tale, a lonely Frankenstein’s creature journeys to 1930s Chicago in search of something he has never known: companionship. Desperate to escape a life of isolation, he seeks out the brilliant and unconventional scientist Dr. Euphronious, hoping science can grant him a partner to share his existence.
Together, they revive a murdered young woman, giving birth to a new creation known as The Bride. What begins as an experiment fueled by hope quickly spirals into something far more unpredictable. As The Bride awakens to her new reality, unexpected emotions, conflicts, and consequences emerge.
Set against the shadowy backdrop of Depression-era Chicago, this dark and atmospheric story explores loneliness, identity, and the dangers of playing god. What follows is not just the creation of a monster’s companion, but the start of a chilling chain of events that neither Frankenstein nor Dr. Euphronious could have foreseen.
Director/Writer: Maggie Gyllenhaal
Starring: Jessie Buckley (The Bride), Christian Bale (Frankenstein’s Monster), Jake Gyllenhaal, Peter Sarsgaard, Annette Bening (Dr. Euphronious), Penélope Cruz (Myrna), and Julianne Hough
Catch THE BRIDE! in theatres March 6, 2026
