Victor, now resigned, decides to marry Emily properly in the Land of the Dead—even asking Elder Gutknecht (the ruler of the dead) for permission. But as they prepare, Victor realizes he cannot truly love Emily because she is dead. He promises to stay with her out of pity and duty.
(voiced by Helena Bonham Carter) – The Corpse Bride. She joyfully declares them married by the vows and the ring, and drags Victor into the Land of the Dead. corpse bride full
In the woods, he finally recites the vows perfectly—while placing a ring on a gnarled root that looks like a hand. To his horror, the root moves. The ground cracks open, and a beautiful but decaying bride in a tattered wedding dress rises from the grave. Victor, now resigned, decides to marry Emily properly