"They were really the inspiration for making the movie," writer-director Gyllenhaal tells EW.

She's alive... and starting a revolution in this revamped classic also starring Annette Bening, Peter Sarsgaard, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Penélope Cruz.

The star of Maggie Gyllenhaal's bold, new take on the Bride of Frankenstein electrifies in EW's cover story photoshoot.