Summary

• Lisa Frankenstein, directed by Zelda Williams, offers a modern twist on the classic Frankenstein story with a talented young cast.
• The film follows Lisa, a high school outcast who revives a Victorian gentleman named Frank, leading to charming misadventures.
• Despite mixed reviews, Lisa Frankenstein brings a fun and entertaining take on the classic monster movie formula.

Directed by Zelda Williams, the horror comedy Lisa Frankenstein features an exciting cast of young actors. Set in 1989, the film follows the misadventures of Lisa, a high school outcast who has suffered a grave loss and accidentally revives a handsome corpse of a Victorian gentleman. The revived corpse, dubbed Frank, is bewildered by the modern technology and social norms of the late 20th century. Despite his initial confusion, Frank's inherent charm and gentlemanly manners quickly endear him to Lisa, who sees an opportunity to mold him into the perfect companion.

As Lisa sets out to shape Frank into her ideal partner, their journey is marked by a string of mishaps, as they encounter a diverse array of characters, including Lisa's quirky friends, doubtful peers, and a rival scientist determined to uncover the mysteries surrounding Frank's revival. Lisa Frankenstein is written by Diablo Cody, who also wrote the cult classic Jennifer's Body (now confirmed to share a universe with Lisa Frankenstein). Released to mixed reviews, Lisa Frankenstein nonetheless brings a fun, modern spin on the classic Frankenstein movie formula thanks to its talented cast.

Kathryn Newton as Lisa Swallows

Kathryn Newton is 27 Years Old

Actor: Born in Orlando, Florida, Kathryn Newton first got famous for playing Louise Brooks in the CBS comedy series Gary Unmarried. She is most known for her roles as Cassie Lang in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023), Abigail Carlson in the HBO mystery drama series Big Little Lies, and Allie Pressman in Netflix's teen drama series The Society. Newton has also starred in the comedy Bad Teacher, the supernatural horror Paranormal Activity 4, the crime drama Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, and the sci-fi rom-com The Map of Tiny Perfect Things (2021).

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Character: Lisa Swallows is a solitary teenager haunted by the tragic loss of her mother, who fell victim to an axe murderer two years prior. Lisa finds solace in frequent visits to the nearby Bachelor's Grove Cemetery, much to the displeasure of her relatives. Her friends at school are mean to her and call her weird. Lisa then finds herself falling for the corpse of a fellow teenager, despite never having met the boy. For some inexplicable reason, she feels a strong connection with him and feels more understood by him than anyone else.

Cole Sprouse as The Creature

Cole Sprouse is 31 Years Old

Actor: Cole Sprouse was born in Arezzo, Italy, and first got famous playing Cody Martin in the Disney Channel series The Suite Life of Zack & Cody and its subsequent spin-off, The Suite Life on Deck. Initially, he collaborated with his twin brother Dylan Sprouse across several projects. As a child, he also played the role of Ben Geller in the iconic sitcom Friends. Now, he is most known for playing Jughead Jones in The CW teen series Riverdale and recently starred in the romance drama Five Feet Apart and the sci-fi rom-com Moonshot.

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Character: The Creature is a Victorian-era man who is resurrected from his grave by lightning. His exact origins remain a mystery, but his youthful appearance suggests a premature death. Whether by fate or mere chance, The Creature gravitates towards Lisa, who unwittingly becomes his guide on an extraordinary (and potentially dangerous) journey. As The Creature spends more time in Lisa's company, he gradually rekindles the humanity that he'd lost. The challenge now lies in preserving that newfound humanity. As a Victorian man, he also struggles to understand the social norms and technology of the late 1980s.

Liza Soberano as Taffy Swallows

Liza Soberano is 26 Years Old

Actor: Liza Soberano was born in Santa Clara, California, and is Filipino-American. She rose to prominence with her breakout role in the series Forevermore, and gained further fame for starring in hit films like Just The Way You Are, Everyday I Love You, My Ex and Whys, and Alone/Together. Soberano is also known for her lead roles in the series Dolce Amore, Bagani, Make It With You, and Trese.

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Character: Taffy is Lisa's bright, effortlessly popular stepsister, who remains slightly oblivious to the larger dynamics and Lisa's challenges. While the other girls at school are mean to Lisa, Taffy remains a close friend and confidante who enjoys hanging out with Lisa. Taffy is still always honest about finding Lisa occasionally odd, especially when Lisa drops the bomb that she is infatuated by a dead body.

Lisa Frankenstein Supporting Cast & Characters

These include all the people in Lisa's life