Bride of Frankenstein

90 Years

Any true fan of the Universal monster films of the 1930s knows a dark truth: That Bride of Frankenstein is a better movie than the 1931 film it’s a sequel to. While the 1931 film absolutely has its place in history, Bride of Frankenstein had the freedom to make up its own story while still retaining the talents of the 1931 film’s director, James Whale, and much of the 1931 film’s cast as well.

The end result is a sequel that’s playful while still maintaining some of the 1931 film’s darkest ideas. If you’ve never seen this film, then 2025 is the year to correct that mistake.