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Lisa Frankenstein

PG-13

Released Feb 9

1h 41m

Horror

Romance

Comedy

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A coming of RAGE love story from acclaimed writer Diablo Cody (Jennifer's Body) about a misunderstood teenager and her high school crush, who 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.

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Critics Consensus

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.

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Audience Says

Lisa Frankenstein is an overall entertaining horror rom-com whose silly sense of humor and heavy '80s vibes help make up for an emphasis on style over substance.

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Jenny Nulf

Austin Chronicle

... a serviceable, fun goth romp.

Rated: 3/5

Mar 17, 2024

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James Berardinelli

ReelViews

Lisa Frankenstein is a bad Tim Burton movie with two unlikable main characters.

Rated: 2/4

Mar 17, 2024

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Donald Clarke

Irish Times

Just about fun enough to sustain 101 clattering, dusty, dimly lit minutes. Reviews will be mixed. But it has every chance of being resurrected as a cult classic.

Rated: 3/5

Mar 13, 2024

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Tim Miller

Cape Cod Wave Magazine

Over the top and painfully unfunny, it makes Madame Web seem like Madame Bovary.

Rated: 1/4

May 4, 2024

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Mattie Lucas

From the Front Row

A sly and subversive candy-colored fantasy that plays like the fevered romantic ramblings of a disaffected teenager's diary.

Rated: 3/4

Apr 18, 2024

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Because it’s set in 1989, it also attempts a John Hughes vibe, although the movie is so inept at recreating that era that it might as well be taking place in the same year as, say, All Quiet on the Western Front or Quest for Fire.

Rated: 2/4

Apr 12, 2024

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mathewdwan

Fun quirky little movie. Loved the practical effects. Loved the characters and the lack of redemption.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/10/24

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Andrew M.

I liked the soundtrack, cool 80's. It was funny and reminded me of John Waters style.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/07/24

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Ben W

It was ok. Pacing felt slightly off and certain beats felt rushed or glossed over. Fun idea, but slightly underwhelming execution.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

03/03/24

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Robert S

Wonderfully weird and quite funny. This was darker than I expected. I went in thinking it would be a cute little love story. Um, no. It's actually bizarre and more of a horror show than I thought it would be which was fantastic because it's rare when you get something so offbeat and unexpected these days, especially at the theater. It wears its influences on its sleeve. There's a lot of Tim Burton and Heathers in here which was fantastic. I can't recommend this movie enough. I hope director Zelda Williams unleashes something equally as interesting and fun with her next film.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/01/24

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Derek G

If youre a big Tim Burton fan, this movie is an absolute love letter to movies like Edward Scissorhands and some of Burtons other classics. But it still stands on its own two feet and tells its own weird story! Its quirky, weird but funny at the same time. I really had a good time with this one. It put a smile on my face. Its definitely going to be a cult classic for sure!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/26/24

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Kaveon

Future Cult Classic!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/26/24

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Zelda Williams

Director

Kathryn Newton

Lisa Swallows

Cole Sprouse

The Creature

Carla Gugino

Janet Swallows

Liza Soberano

Taffy Swallows

Joe Chrest

Dale Swallows

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Lisa Frankenstein: Official Clip - The Creature Kills Janet

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Lisa Frankenstein: Official Clip - Lisa's Final Kiss

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Lisa Frankenstein: Official Clip - Zombie Makeover

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Lisa Frankenstein: Official Clip - Lisa Has Sex With The Creature

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Lisa Frankenstein: Official Clip - Lisa's Drug Trip

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Lisa Frankenstein: Official Clip - Zombie Breaking-And-Entering

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Lisa Frankenstein: Official Clip - Lisa Holds Doug’s Hand

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Synopsis

A coming of RAGE love story from acclaimed writer Diablo Cody (Jennifer's Body) about a misunderstood teenager and her high school crush, who 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.

Director: Zelda Williams
Producer: Mason Novick, Diablo Cody
Screenwriter: Diablo Cody
Distributor: Focus Features
Production Co: MXN Entertainment
Rating: PG-13 (Violent Content|Sexual Assault|Language|Bloody Images|Sexual Material|Teen Drinking and Drug Content)
Genre: Horror, Romance, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 9, 2024, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 27, 2024
Box Office (Gross USA): $9.7M
Runtime: 1h 41m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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