Bride of Frankenstein (restored) (1935, expressionist cinema, imdb score: 7.8)

Hoest on Instagram: "THE BRIDE!’ is a bold reimagining of ‘The Bride of Frankenstein,’ written and directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal. Rather than retelling the classic story beat for beat, the film reframes it as a gothic romance and social drama, blending horror with emotional depth and storytelling. Gyllenhaal positions the movie as both a tribute to Universal Monsters’ history and a modern reinterpretation with a strong authorial voice. Set in 1930s Chicago, the story follows Frankenstein’s monst