The new year is officially upon us and Focus Features is starting 2024 off with a jolt with a new trailer forLisa Frankenstein. In just over a month,Zelda Williams’s feature debut will hit theaters ahead of Valentine’s Day, telling the “coming of RAGE story” of Lisa Swallows (Kathryn Newton) and her beau from six feet below (Cole Sprouse). The new footage released today shows her attempts at reanimating a handsome Victorian corpse and rebuilding him intoher dream dateusing her broken tanning bed.
Lisa Frankensteinpromises a more unconventional love story for the season of romance, drawing comparisons to the 2013 classicWarm Bodies. Lisa is a misunderstood goth teenage outsider searching for true love who turns to the dark side of science to make that a reality. After zapping her long-dead crush back to life, the fun begins as she finally gets to date the man she’s seen asthe perfect partner. The only thing they need is a few extra body parts to truly bring Lisa’s ideal vision to life, leading them down a dark and whimsical path of murder. The couple that kills together stays together though, as they only become more attached throughout theirhorrific yet heartwarming dalliancethroughout the town.
Williams’s first turn behind the camera is already being hailed as one of the most anticipated films of 2024 in part thanks to the talent on display on and off-screen.Lisa Frankensteinis written byDiablo Codywho proved her horror comedy chops by penning the excellentJennifer’s Bodyas well as other hits likeJunoandYoung Adult. In addition to the romantic duo of Newton and Sprouse, the film also features the talents ofMike FlanaganregularCarla Guginowho recently enjoyed a terrifying turn asthe immortal Vernawho reaps the Usher family one by one inThe Fall of the House of Usher. Filipino superstarLiza Soberanowill also make her highly anticipated Hollywood debut, rounding out the cast withJoe ChrestandHenry Eikenberry.
When Does ‘Lisa Frankenstein’ Arrive in Theaters?
Lisa Frankensteinwill be released in theaters on Friday, February 9, adding to a stacked line-up of titles for the month led byMatthew Vaughn’sdate-friendly spy thrillerArgylle. The competition will be fierce at the theater as Valentine’s Day will seethe release ofMadame Web,Bob Marley: One Love, andWinnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2, whileEthan Coen’s much-anticipated solo outingDrive-Away Dollsawaits on February 23. Williams’s directorial debut hopes to stand out from the crowd, however, with her star-studded story ofa girl, her “ultimate sensitive guy,“and their spooky, silly whirlwind romance.
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Lisa Frankenstein
A coming of RAGE love story about a teenager and her crush, who happens to be a corpse. After a set of horrific circumstances bring him back to life, the two embark on a journey to find love, happiness - and a few missing body parts.
