The Bride!

Set in Chicago during the 1930s, this story follows a lonely Frankenstein who seeks the help of Dr. Euphronious to create a companion. Together, they bring a murdered young woman back to life. The resulting relationship between Frankenstein and the Bride evolves into a passionate romance that attracts police attention and sparks a radical social movement, leading to consequences that exceed the expectations of both the monster and the scientist.

Directed and written by Maggie Gyllenhaal, this project is the second film in her directing career, following The Lost Daughter and preceding Flesh Impact. The movie stars Christian Bale, Jessie Buckley, and Annette Bening, with supporting roles played by Peter Sarsgaard, John Magaro, and Jeannie Berlin. The production involved 74 credited cast members and 56 crew members.

The film had a budget of 80 million USD but earned 24 million USD at the worldwide box office. Audience reception is mixed, with a rating of 5.9/10 on IMDb based on 14,000 votes and 6.1/10 on TMDB from 662 votes. These scores are similar to the film critics' rating of 5.8/10 from 301 reviews.