The Bride!

Representation / casting choices

Strong female-lead empowerment focus and Buckley’s triple-role as victim/monster/creator spirit; no race/gender swaps but heavy “women rising up” framing.

Political / ideological dialogue

Overt MeToo shouts, patriarchy rants, and female-rage speeches baked into major scenes.

Identity-driven story themes

Core plot is identity reclamation, body autonomy, and rejecting male-created roles.

Institutional / cultural critique

Repeated attacks on powerful men, sexual violence, and traditional gender boxes as the real monsters.

Legacy character or canon changes