Frankenstein
The Bride! opens to $13.6 million globally, disappointing Warner Bros
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Maggie Gyllenhaal's 'The Bride!' earned $7.3 million domestically and $13.6 million worldwide in its opening weekend, falling short of Warner Bros' projections. The R-rated film, a feminist take on 'The Bride of Frankenstein,' faced challenges including a delayed release and audience rejection. This marks the end of the studio's streak of nine consecutive No. 1 openings.
Maggie Gyllenhaal directed The Bride!, a reimagining of the 1935 film Bride of Frankenstein, featuring her husband Peter Sarsgaard and brother Jake Gyllenhaal in key roles. At the New York premiere, she discussed the casting process and the film's feminist themes, drawing from Mary Shelley's original novel. Her godmother Jamie Lee Curtis has publicly championed the project as a major supporter.
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In a recent interview, Maggie Gyllenhaal discussed her directorial follow-up to The Lost Daughter, the $80 million-budgeted The Bride!, a revisionist take on Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. She highlighted positive test screenings and collaboration with Warner Bros. amid the studio's acquisition by Paramount. The film releases in theaters on Friday.
Guillermo del Toro's adaptation of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein has launched on Netflix, starring Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein and Jacob Elordi as the Creature. The film reimagines key elements like Elizabeth's role while drawing costume inspirations from David Bowie and Prince. Experts note its focus on themes of shame and forgiveness over traditional hubris.