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Joe Dante Praises 'The Bride!' Amid Mixed Reviews

4/8/2026

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  • Filmmaker Joe Dante praised The Bride!, calling it a bold reimagining of Frankenstein set in 1930s Chicago, with Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale.
  • The film's ambition is offset by critics who fault its unconventional structure and tonal inconsistency, despite earning $23 million at the box office.
  • Reviews show a gender divide in reception with men disliking it more than women.