Maggie Gyllenhaal’s take on the Frankenstein-and-Bride mythos is a fiercely original and visually arresting reimagining that’s anchored by an electrifying, multi-layered performance from Jessie Buckley. The narrative occasionally wanders into hazy thematic territory, but bold world-building and punk-rock energy make it a compelling, must-watch piece of genre filmmaking that prioritizes creative audacity over tidy plotting.
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