The Bride
Director: Franc Roddam
Actors: Sting, Jennifer Beals, Anthony Higgins
PlotIn the 19th century, a scientist named Baron Charles Frankenstein succeeds in creating a perfect human female, Eva, designed to be a mate for his previous creation, a male monster. After animating Eva, the Baron realizes she possesses refinement and intelligence far beyond her intended role. As Eva becomes more self-aware, she begins to assert her independence and resist the control of her creator, complicating the dynamics between them. The male monster, spurned and abandoned after witnessing the bond between Eva and the Baron, feels betrayed and embarks on a quest to find his own place in the world.
Meanwhile, the male monster befriends a compassionate circus dwarf named Rinaldo, who teaches him about kindness and humanity. As they travel together, he learns about life outside the laboratory and begins to discover his own identity. Parallel to this journey, Eva navigates her evolving emotions and confronts the complexities of her relationship with the Baron. Choices about loyalty, love, and freedom lead all characters towards inevitable confrontations and revelations that reshape their destinies forever.
Writers: Lloyd Fonvielle, Mary Shelley
Release Date: 16 Aug 1985
Runtime: 118 min
Rating: PG-13
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
A unique yet awkward 80s horror with Sting’s overacting and Beals’ sporadic presence, well-mastered on Blu-ray by Scream Factory with strong audio-visuals and solid extras.
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