The 2026 movie calendar is already shaping up to be a weird and exciting ride, and The Bride! Written and directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal, the film reimagines the Bride of Frankenstein with a gritty, punk-rock edge and a heavy dose of visual attitude. A brand-new trailer recently dropped, giving us a better look at Jessie Buckley as the resurrected Bride, and there’s one specific detail people are talking about. That black smudge streaked across her face. During a Q&A tied to the trailer’s release, Gyllenhaal opened up about how that look came together and why collaboration was key.