The concept of a lawless land in the real world is terrifying, but cinema gives a more beautiful depiction of it. In the masterful hands of the pioneers of cinema, the concept of the lawless land can be used to create the perfectly beautiful world of Barbie while also bestowing creators with powers to recreate horrors in the form of Oppenheimer. The two movies have symbolized the opposite ends of the spectrum in recent times, but there was one in 1935 that masterfully navigated the balance between beauty and horror, Bride of Frankenstein.

Not only was it marvelous on its own, but it also stands as a rare example of a sequel done better than the original. Perhaps this is why Netflix has risen to the occasion to curate a remake, albeit with a cut-off title, The Bride.

Is Netflix really remaking Bride of Frankenstein?

The 1935 movie is considered sacred by lovers of the horror genre. This is why several hands have clawed the idea of a remake ever since the movie marked its first decade. However, it was not until the promising name of Oscar-nominated actor Christian Bale was attached to it that it truly began to look real. Adding fangs to the vampire is the fact that he is not the only The Dark Knight actor who has joined the project. Maggie Gyllenhaal is also a part of Netflix’s Bride of Frankenstein remake. In fact, she is the one making it.

There has been only one script in all these years lucky enough to be written and directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal and it was the Oscar-nominated psychological thriller, The Lost Girl. If the Gyllenhaal prodigy finds the idea good enough to get her behind the camera, then it is sure to convince the audience to crowd in front of their screens.

Christian Bale is not the only acquaintance Gyllenhaal has tapped for her dream nightmare masterpiece. The Oscar-nominated actor is also bringing her husband and known actor, Peter Sarsgaard, on the ride. Now that the noted passengers have been confirmed, when is Netflix planning to get this show on the road?

When is the Christian Bale starrer The Bride coming to Netflix?

Seeing the goldmine underneath it, Netflix was the first to put a ring on The Bride. The idea had been going around for years, but production houses often hesitate in investing big bucks into horror projects. A chance that Netflix never misses taking, as evidenced by its top-notch horror catalog.

Given how the star cast and crew have just been announced, it will be a while before the movie makes it to the platform. As per trusted sources of The World of Reel, the film will start production “in the first quarter of 2024“. It is unclear if the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strikes will hinder the development in any way.

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