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Lisa Frankenstein
2024 102 min United States of America PG-13 12+
★5.9
Horror, Comedy, Romance
Director: Zelda Williams
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Description
In 1989, a misunderstood teenager has a high school crush — who just happens to be a handsome corpse! After a set of playfully horrific circumstances bring him back to life, the two embark on a murderous journey to find love, happiness…and a few missing body parts along the way.
Budget:
$13.4M
US Gross:
$9.77M
Worldwide:
$9.93M
Starring
Kathryn Newton
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Liza Soberano
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Jenna Davis
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Awards
1 win & 5 nominations total
Key opinion
Lisa Frankenstein is a stylized horror-comedy that polarizes audiences with its erratic blend of 80s nostalgia and dark, absurd humor. While praised for its visual commitment and campy performances, critics frequently note that the film suffers from tonal inconsistency and a fragmented screenplay.
| Acting | Kathryn Newton delivers a committed performance that effectively anchors the film's campy, outsider-protagonist narrative. | |
| Production | The production design successfully captures the 1989 aesthetic, resonating with viewers who appreciate John Hughes-inspired visual tropes. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay struggles to maintain a consistent tone, oscillating between teen rom-com tropes and dark, violent absurdity to the detriment of its overall focus. | |
| Humor | Opinions on the film's humor are divided; some find the cynical delivery and absurdity refreshing, while others feel the comedy is undermined by a lack of narrative restraint. | |
| Pacing | The film's pacing and narrative structure divide viewers, as some appreciate the quick tempo and unconventional story, while others find the direction aimless and the plot thin. |