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'''''Lisa Frankenstein''''' is a 2024 American [[horror comedy]] film directed by [[Zelda Williams]] in her [[List of directorial debuts|feature-length directorial debut]], written by [[Diablo Cody]], and starring [[Kathryn Newton]], [[Cole Sprouse]], [[Liza Soberano]], Henry Eikenberry, [[Joe Chrest]], and [[Carla Gugino]]. It takes place in the same [[fictional universe]] as ''[[Jennifer's Body]]''.<ref>https://deadline.com/2024/02/diablo-cody-lisa-frankenstein-jennifers-body-universe-reboot-1235815843/</ref> |
'''''Lisa Frankenstein''''' is a 2024 American [[horror comedy]] film directed by [[Zelda Williams]] in her [[List of directorial debuts|feature-length directorial debut]], written by [[Diablo Cody]], and starring [[Kathryn Newton]], [[Cole Sprouse]], [[Liza Soberano]], Henry Eikenberry, [[Joe Chrest]], and [[Carla Gugino]]. It takes place in the same [[fictional universe]] as ''[[Jennifer's Body]]''.<ref>https://deadline.com/2024/02/diablo-cody-lisa-frankenstein-jennifers-body-universe-reboot-1235815843/</ref> |
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The film tells the story of a misunderstood teenage goth girl who reanimates a Victorian era corpse and works to make him into the man of her dreams. The film was released on February 9, 2024 to generally mixed reviews. |
The film tells the story of a misunderstood teenage goth girl who reanimates a Victorian era corpse and works to make him into the man of her dreams. The film was released on February 9, 2024 to generally mixed reviews from critics. |
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| Directed by | Zelda Williams |
| Written by | Diablo Cody |
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| Cinematography | Paula Huidobro |
| Edited by | Brad Turner |
| Music by | Isabella Summers |
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Running time | 101 minutes[2] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $13 million[3] |
| Box office | $1.7 million[4] |
Lisa Frankenstein is a 2024 American horror comedy film directed by Zelda Williams in her feature-length directorial debut, written by Diablo Cody, and starring Kathryn Newton, Cole Sprouse, Liza Soberano, Henry Eikenberry, Joe Chrest, and Carla Gugino. It takes place in the same fictional universe as Jennifer's Body.[5]
The film tells the story of a misunderstood teenage goth girl who reanimates a Victorian era corpse and works to make him into the man of her dreams. The film was released on February 9, 2024 to generally mixed reviews from critics.
Plot
In 1989, Lisa Swallows, a teenage misfit, longs to be with the dead occupant from the Victorian era of her favorite grave. Her wish unexpectedly comes true when a corpse rises from the grave and joins her in the land of the living. Together, they embark on a journey to find the missing body parts of the corpse. Along the way, they encounter challenges and adventures, navigating through themes of love, acceptance, and identity.
Cast
- Kathryn Newton as Lisa Swallows
- Cole Sprouse as The Creature
- Liza Soberano as Taffy Swallows, Lisa's stepsister[6]
- Henry Eikenberry as Michael Trent
- Joe Chrest as Dale Swallows, Lisa's father
- Carla Gugino as Janet Swallows, Lisa's narcissistic stepmother
- Mae Anglim
Production
Diablo Cody wrote the script for Lisa Frankenstein, and she announced that she would be producing the film with collaborator Mason Novick in June 2022. Zelda Williams makes her feature-length debut as the director of the film starring Kathryn Newton and Cole Sprouse. Further casting announcements of Liza Soberano, Carla Gugino, Joe Chrest, and Henry Eikenberry were also unveiled in August 2022,[1] around the time when production began filming in New Orleans which was expected to run until September.[7][8]
Release
Lisa Frankenstein was released in the United States by Focus Features on February 9, 2024.[9] It is scheduled to be released in the United Kingdom by Universal Pictures on March 1, 2024.[2]
Reception
Box office
In the United States and Canada, Lisa Frankenstein is projected to gross $4–6 million from 3,140 theaters in its opening weekend.[3]
Critical response
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 50% of 106 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 5.6/10. The website's consensus reads: "An affectionate callback to classic horror comedies of the '80s, Lisa Frankenstein can be fun in its own right despite not quite measuring up to the movies it imitates."[10] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 48 out of 100, based on 38 critics, indicating "mixed or average" reviews.[11]
References
- ^ a b Grobar, Matt (August 11, 2022). "Lisa Frankenstein: Carla Gugino, Liza Soberano, Joe Chrest & Henry Eikenberry Board Zelda Williams' Horror-Comedy For Focus Features". Deadline. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on August 19, 2022. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
- ^ a b "Lisa Frankenstein (15)". BBFC. February 2, 2024. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
- ^ a b Rubin, Rebecca (February 7, 2024). "Lisa Frankenstein Takes on Argylle in Bleak Box Office Battle". Variety. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
- ^ "Lisa Frankenstein — Financial Information". The Numbers. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
- ^ https://deadline.com/2024/02/diablo-cody-lisa-frankenstein-jennifers-body-universe-reboot-1235815843/
- ^ Felipe, MJ (August 25, 2023). "How Liza Soberano landed role in Hollywood film 'Lisa Frankeinstein'". News.ABS-CBN.com. Archived from the original on January 5, 2024. Retrieved October 26, 2023.
- ^ Romanchick, Shane (August 8, 2022). "Zelda Williams' Directorial Debut Lisa Frankenstein Begins Filming". Collider. Archived from the original on August 18, 2022. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
- ^ "Lisa Frankenstein". Production List. July 18, 2022. Archived from the original on December 3, 2022. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (October 13, 2023). "Focus Features Dates Diablo Cody Written Horror Comedy 'Lisa Frankenstein'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on October 13, 2023. Retrieved October 13, 2023.
- ^ "Lisa Frankenstein". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
- ^ "Lisa Frankenstein". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
