At a Glance
- Jessie Buckley’s resurrected Bride declares “The dead have got something to say, and I’m saying it!”
- Christian Bale plays Frankie, her undead partner in crime, in a 1930s-set love story
- Maggie Gyllenhaal writes and directs the anarchic romance, due in theaters March 6
- Why it matters: The film promises a subversive spin on classic monster lore with Bonnie-and-Clyde energy
The first full trailer for The Bride! has arrived, and it’s a wild ride. Maggie Gyllenhaal’s creature feature stars Jessie Buckley as the Bride-never call her the Bride of Frankenstein-who claws her way back from death with vengeance on her mind.
A Love Story With Scars
The trailer reveals a Bonnie-and-Clyde dynamic between Buckley’s Bride and Christian Bale’s Frankie. Both are undead, both feel like monsters, and both seem ready to burn the world down together. The footage leans into an anarchic, punk-rock tone, complete with spontaneous dance parties and a crusade against corruption.
Set in the 1930s, the production design drips with period detail, yet the Bride’s attitude is timeless. She’s a “classic shit-starter,” as Natalie A. Brooks puts it, unbeholden to any era. The trailer hints she was in a dark place before death, and resurrection has only sharpened her rage.
Key Moments From the Trailer
- The Bride’s rallying cry: “The dead have got something to say, and I’m saying it!”
- Frankie’s confession: “I am a monster,” met with the Bride’s reply, “So am I”
- A swirl of violence, dance, and anti-establishment fury
- Florence + the Machine’s “Everybody Scream” underscores the chaos
Supporting cast members-including Jake Gyllenhaal, Peter Sarsgaard, Annette Bening, and Penélope Cruz-flash by in blink-and-you’ll-miss-them moments, leaving their roles still shrouded.
Release Date
The Bride! hits theaters March 6.
Key Takeaways
- Gyllenhaal’s film reimagines classic monster mythos as a punk-rock romance
- Buckley and Bale anchor the story with a twisted love affair
- The trailer teases action, music, and social commentary in equal measure
