Hollywood’s Frankenstein Renaissance is in full force, much to the delight of horror fans. Mary Shelley’s enduring sci-fi tale has been a part of the zeitgeist for literal centuries, but it’s been a while since so many big-screen adaptations have premiered in such proximity. From Emma Stone’s Oscar-winning performance in Poor Things, to Guillermo del Toro’s indulgent remake, to another upcoming Frankenstein starring Sebastian Stan, the resurgence doesn’t seem to be slowing down any time soon. And if that wasn’t enough, we’ve also got The Bride! hitting theaters in 2026.
Directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal, The Bride! is less a remake of Frankenstein than of The Bride of Frankenstein. The 1935 film was one of movie history’s earliest smash hit sequels, following up on (and even retconning) events from the Frankenstein film starring Boris Karloff. Bride also went further than Shelley’s original novel by adding its title character, a figure that’s now a permanent fixture in the classic horror hall of fame. She’s a favorite among fans, but it’s been almost 100 years since she got the spotlight in Bride.
