David Rappaport, born in 1951, was an English actor known for his distinctive roles in cult cinema. He appears in The Bride (1985), where he delivers a memorable performance that adds depth to the film's exploration of love and identity. Rappaport also showcases his talent in Mysteries (1978), further establishing his place in the realm of genre films. Standing at just 3' 11”, his unique stature contributed to his compelling on-screen presence, making him a notable figure in the landscape of cult and exploitation cinema.
The Bride
After the creation of his creature, Dr. Frankenstein researches and creates the perfect woman, Eva, to be the mate of the creature. However, the anxiety of the creature creates havoc in the laboratory, which is burnt down and explodes, killing Frankenstein's assistants, Dr. Zahlus and Paulus. Dr. Frankenstein believes the creature died too, but he has fled to the woods. Soon he meets and befriends the dwarf Rinaldo, who gives him the name Viktor, and invites him to work in a circus in Budapest. Meanwhile, Frankenstein and his house keeper, Mrs. Baumann (Geraldine Page), teach Eva how to behave and to be independent. One day, Frankenstein introduces Eva to the high-society, telling her that she was an amnesic found in the woods and has become his protégée. Frankenstein becomes obsessed with Eva, while she and Viktor have a strange connection. What will happen to Eva? Charles, Baron Frankenstein, Dr. Zalhus, and Frankenstein's assistant, Paulus, attempt to create a female mate, Eva, for his creation. They succeed, but after being taught by Dr. Frankenstein, she has her own ideas about what is good for her.
