Christian Bale steps into the shoes of Frankenstein’s creature in Maggie Gyllenhaal’s “The Bride!”, joining a wave in cinema that’s bringing back classic monsters. Mary Shelley’s timeless 1818 novel has sparked numerous adaptations, with Guillermo del Toro’s take expected in 2024. Come 2025, brace yourselves for “The Bride!” a remake of the 1935 sci-fi horror flick “Bride of Frankenstein,” under Gyllenhaal’s direction. With an ensemble cast including Jessie Buckley, Penélope Cruz, Peter Sarsgaard, Julianne Hough, and Bale himself as the monster, it’s another twist in the ever-surprising path of monster movie trends.
Gyllenhaal and her crew are getting ready to film “The Bride!” she recently unveiled a few images. One gives us a glimpse of Buckley as the main character, while another reveals Bale as Frankenstein’s monster. Bale’s look pays homage to the traditional portrayal, complete with stitches and scars. But what really stands out is the tattoo on his chest, just above the stitches, seemingly bearing the word “hope.”
In “The Bride!”, the story unfolds not in present times but whisks viewers back to the 1930s, where a revived young woman surprises her creators with her romantic desires. Against this backdrop, it’s surprising to find Bale’s Frankenstein’s monster sporting a tattoo, giving him a more contemporary look. This decision follows a curious trend in the horror genre, where characters in remakes are given a punk-inspired aesthetic.
In the recent unveiling of the first trailer for “The Crow” remake, Bill Skarsgård’s portrayal of Eric Draven took a contemporary turn, straying considerably from Brandon Lee’s gothic demeanor. Skarsgård’s rendition leans towards a punk or bad boy aesthetic, flaunting tattoos all over his body, including his face. This bold new look has drawn parallels to Jared Leto’s Joker and has contributed to the mixed reception of “The Crow” trailer. Likewise, responses to Bale’s depiction in “The Bride!” have varied on social media, suggesting that this ongoing trend may not resonate well with the audience. Responses to Bale’s depiction in “The Bride!” have varied on social media, suggesting that this new look may not resonate well with the audience.
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