Experts break down the history of Frankenstein’s Bride, from Mary Shelley to Maggie Gyllenhaal’s “The Bride!,” and why the silent monster captivates.

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Maggie Gyllenhaal's The Bride! makes multiple references to Frankenstein films of the past, but one Easter egg proves how smart she and her movie truly are.

After years of talk about Hollywood reimagining The Bride of Frankenstein for the modern age, Maggie Gyllenhaal's The Bride! is among new 2026 movies out this week, and it’s time to talk about the ending.

Maggie Gyllenhaal’s monster movie starring Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale — is new in theaters. How soon will it be available to stream at home?

What happens to Ida, the monster's companion, at the end? Dive into Maggie Gyllenhaal's The Bride! tragic ending.

Maggie Gyllenhaal's The Bride! appears to have been worth the wait, as first reactions are praising Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale's monster movie.

Warner Bros. dominated the 2025 box office thanks to original horror hits, and the studio looks to continue the hot streak with The Bride!

The retelling of ‘Bride of Frankenstein’ unleashes Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale in a darkly playful tale of love, identity and rebellion.