This article contains mention of sexual assault.
Maika Monroe has been cast in the new horror movieBrides. Thehorror “scream queen” had her breakout role a decade ago in the 2014 horror filmIt Followsand, more recently, is known for playing Agent Lee Harker in this year’s Nicolas Cage horror filmLonglegs. Her other recent roles include parts inGod Is a Bullet,Significant Other, andWatcher. She is also slated to star in the upcomingIt Followssequel entitledThey Follow.
As perCollider, Monroe hasnow been cast in an upcoming horror film,Brides,which will be directed and written by Chloe Okuno. The new horror movie will be a 1960s-set period piece about Sally Bishop who travels with her husband to an Italian villa. When the villa’s mysterious owner takes note of the couple, he becomes determined to turn Sally into one of his vampire brides. Producing the film will be Andrew Bergman and Stephanie Azpiazu. Bergman provided an exciting tease, which can be found below:
“Bridesis set to redefine the horror genre with Chloe Okuno’s unique blend of feminist themes and gory visuals. The script is dynamic and unsettling in all the best ways. Chloe always brings such dread and complexity to her characters, and we can’t wait to work with her and Maika to bring Sally to life or to un-death as the case may be.”
What Brides Means For Okuno & Monroe
The Director-Actor Pair Reunites
Brideswill begin filming in spring 2025. The exact filming schedule, release date, and other casting information have not yet been revealed. Regardless, it will be an interesting reunion for Okuno and Monroe, whopreviously worked together on the 2022 horror filmWatcher.Watcherreceived positive reviews, getting a Certified Fresh 88% Tomatometer based on 150 critic reviews on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics responded well to Okuno and Monroe’s collaboration, withTime Outwriting “Okuno’s direction and Monroe’s performance, together, create a simmering anxiety that never really relents.”
Every Maika Monroe Horror Movie, Ranked (Including Longlegs)
Whether starring in a slow-paced and tense thriller or a horror comedy, Maika Monroe delivers a strong performances in every movie she appears in.
The positive press onWatcherbodes well forBrides. Compared to the previous film,Bridesseems to be an even greater concept.Bergman’s statement that “Brides is set to redefine the horror genre” is also a compelling insight into the “dynamic and unsettling film.” With Okuno in the driver’s seat and Monroe in the spotlight, the new horror movie has a good chance of living up to this promise.
Our Take On Brides
Monroe Is Perfect For The Role
It is so exciting for an actor like Monroe to land a project likeBrides, which is described as a “unique blend of feminist themes and gory visuals.” A similar sentiment can be said about Monroe’s breakoutfilmIt Follows, which turned a sexual assault into a parabolic horror tale. As such, she is the perfect actor to take on a story likeBrides, whose genre-bending promise is thoroughly intriguing.
