One of the best classic horror movies of all time is "The Bride of Frankenstein", the 1935 sequel to Universal's second major monster movie "Frankenstein".
It’s a gothic nightmare like no other and was better than its predecessor, a rare feat. When The Bride of Frankenstein came out, sound in movies was still a revolutionary new concept. The original Frankenstein in 1931 only scratched the surface of what could be done with a horror movie at the time.
The gothic atmosphere, the grand orchestral score, and the monstrous themes were all much improved in this masterpiece of a sequel. Having Dr. Frankenstein weathered the events of the first movie and meeting his match with his former mentor Dr. Septimus added a lot of spine-chilling drama.
Also, The Monster became much more human in this movie befriending a blind man while having a greater vocal presence. That made the final five minutes of the movie even more tragic. When The Bride was finally introduced, the landscape of horror was forever changed.
Many filmmakers and stars have been trying to remake the project for years. However, after many failed attempts, it looks like Mary Shelley’s work is finally coming back to life.
According to Fangoria, Maggie Gyllenhaal has been tapped to direct a remake of Bride of Frankenstein for Netflix, starring her "Dark Knight co-star Christian Bale.
The project marks Gyllenhaal’s second directorial effort after 2021’s "The Lost Daughter", which she received three Oscar nominations for.
It is not known who Bale will play at this time either. Whether it be Dr. Frankenstein or the iconic Monster themselves, both roles would present a unique challenge for the Oscar-winning actor. No matter who he plays, Bale will be following a long line of iconic Frankenstein actors which includes Boris Karloff, Colin Clive, Peter Cushing, and Christopher Lee.
The movie is set to begin production sometime next year.
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