‘The Bride’ Companion of Frankenstein View(s):Return of Frankenstein and his yearning to get a soul mate as a cinematic venture, ‘The Bride’ is now being screened in cinemas. Written and directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal, the film is was inspired from the 1935 film Bride of Frankenstein, which was based on Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel Frankenstein. Set in 1930s Chicago, ‘The Bride’ unravels the story of groundbreaking scientist Dr. Euphronious who brings a murdered young woman back to life to be a companion for Frankenstein’s monster. Speaking from the afterlife, Mary Shelley says she has a story she wanted to tell after Frankenstein, but could not due to her death. Imported by Liberty Cinemas Ltd, ‘The Bride’ is now being screened at Kandy City Centre, Scope Cinema – Colombo City Centre, Scope Cinema – Havelock City Mall, PVR Cinema, Ram Cinema, Lite Cinemas and Regal Cinemas.

Source: Sunday Times March 14, 2026 19:03 UTC