Released in 1935, Universal Pictures' Bride of Frankenstein is widely regarded as a rare sequel that surpasses the original.Directed by James Whale, the film picks up where its predecessor left off, with Dr. Henry Frankenstein (Colin Clive) and his Monster (Boris Karloff) both surviving the fiery climax. The plot follows the Monster's tragic search for companionship as he is manipulated by the diabolical Dr. Pretorius (Ernest Thesiger), who blackmails Frankenstein into helping him create a female mate.Elsa Lanchester famously portrays both the author Mary Shelley in the film's opening and the iconic, hissing, and high-haired Bride, whose brief appearance at the end is a masterclass in gothic horror.The film delves deeper into themes of isolation, forbidden science, and monstrosity, elevating the monster's character from a mindless brute to a tragic, sympathetic figure capable of speech and emotion.Its unique blend of horror, dark humor, and melodrama has cemented its status as a landmark of the genre and a true cinematic masterpiece.