The Bride! is Maggie Gyllenhaal’s film set in 1930s Chicago. Christian Bale’s Frankenstein asks the scientist Dr. Euphronious for help finding a companion. Jessie Buckley plays the woman they revive.
The character named Frankenstein seeks the scientist
The official synopsis assigns the research role to Dr. Euphronious, played by Annette Bening. Bale’s character arrives with the request for a companion. That division matters when a short reference uses only the name Frankenstein and leaves the roles unclear.
The result of their work is the character in the title. Buckley’s Bride, the Chicago setting and Gyllenhaal’s writing and directing credits identify this film’s treatment of the material.
| Role in this film | Credit |
|---|---|
| The Bride | Jessie Buckley |
| Frankenstein | Christian Bale |
| Dr. Euphronious | Annette Bening |
The location helps resolve the shared story names
A reference to the Bride or Frankenstein can come from many works. In this film, Chicago in the 1930s supplies a useful second identifier alongside the cast. The production’s official title also includes its exclamation point.
When comparing interpretations of the story, record who creates the Bride and who asks for her creation in this version. Those roles are clearer than using one name for the scientist and Frankenstein.
The feature’s exact reference
Pair The Bride! with Maggie Gyllenhaal and Jessie Buckley. Add the Chicago setting if another adaptation appears under a similar title.
Sources and review
- The Bride! Official Movie Site — Warner Bros. Pictures
- The Bride! Begins Streaming Exclusively on HBO Max May 22 — Warner Bros. Discovery Pressroom