The Bride
1985 · Movie · PG-13 · 114 min · ★ 5.4 · 29% critics
A scientist creates a woman meant to be a companion for his earlier creation, but she refuses the role and sparks a new obsession in her maker. As he tries to shape her into a proper Victorian lady, the rejected creature wanders Europe, searching for belonging and learning humanity through an unlikely friendship.
Based on Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus
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Details
- Years
- 1985
- Release date
- 1985-08-16
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 114 min
- Critic score
- 29/100
- TMDB rating
- 5.4/10 (87 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a gothic drama-romance spin on the Frankenstein myth, with a sympathetic outsider and moody period style; Not for you if you expect scares, brisk pacing, or big horror thrills like Prey for the Devil.
Pros: gothic period atmosphere; sympathetic creature storyline; imaginative dual narrative | Cons: slow, drawn-out pacing; uneven performances; low tension overall
Themes
- frankenstein
Awards & recognition
- Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Actress · 1986 · nominated
Cast & crew
Sting
as Frankenstein
Jennifer Beals
as Eva
Anthony Higgins
as Clerval
Clancy Brown
as Viktor
David Rappaport
as Rinaldo
Geraldine Page
as Mrs. Baumann
Cary Elwes
as Josef
Timothy Spall
as Paulus
Alexei Sayle
as Magar
Phil Daniels
as Bela
Directed by Franc Roddam