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. Frankenstein movie formula thanks to its talented cast.
Lisa Frankenstein Ending Explained: What Happens To Lisa & The Creature
Lisa Frankenstein has quite an eventful ending, with the two leads beginning a new adventure together. We break down the film's biggest takeaways.
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).
Notable Movies & TV Shows:
Year |
Movie/TV Show Title |
Character Name |
|---|---|---|
2008–2010 |
Gary Unmarried |
Louise Brooks |
2011 |
Bad Teacher |
Chase Rubin-Rossi |
2012 |
Paranormal Activity 4 |
Alex |
2013 |
Mad Men |
Mandy |
2013–2014 |
Dog with a Blog |
Emily Adams |
2014–2018 |
Supernatural |
Claire Novak |
2015 |
The Martial Arts Kid |
Rina |
2016 |
Mono |
Katie |
A Housekeeper's Revenge |
Laura Blackwell |
|
2017 |
Lady Bird |
Darlene Bell |
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri |
Angela |
|
Little Women |
Amy March |
|
2016–2017 |
Halt and Catch Fire |
Joanie Clark |
2017–2019 |
Big Little Lies |
Abigail Carlson |
2018 |
Blockers |
Julie |
Ben Is Back |
Ivy Burns |
|
2019 |
Pokémon Detective Pikachu |
Lucy Stevens |
The Society |
Allie Pressman |
|
2020 |
Freaky |
Millie |
2021 |
The Map of Tiny Perfect Things |
Margaret |
2023 |
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania |
Cassie Lang |
2024 |
Winner |
Brittany Winner |
Lisa Frankenstein |
Lisa Swallows |
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.
Notable Movies & TV Shows:
Year |
Movie/TV Show Title |
Character Name |
|---|---|---|
1993–1998 |
Grace Under Fire |
Patrick Kelly |
2000–2002 |
Friends |
Ben Geller |
2005–2008 |
The Suite Life of Zack & Cody |
Cody Martin |
2006 |
The Emperor's New School |
Zim |
2008–2011 |
The Suite Life on Deck |
Cody Martin |
2011 |
The Suite Life Movie |
Cody Martin |
2017–2023 |
Riverdale |
Forsythe "Jughead" Jones III |
2019 |
Five Feet Apart |
Will Newman |
2022 |
Moonshot |
Walt |
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.
Notable Movies & TV Shows
Year |
Movie/TV Show Title |
Character Name |
|---|---|---|
2013 |
Must Be... Love |
Angel Gomez |
She's the One |
Gillian |
|
2014–2015 |
Forevermore |
Maria Agnes Calay-Grande |
2015 |
Just the Way You Are |
Sophia Taylor |
Everyday I Love You |
Audrey Locsin |
|
2016 |
Dolce Amore |
Serena Marchesa-Ibarra / Monica Urtola |
2017 |
My Ex and Whys |
Calixta "Cali" Ferrer / Delilah |
2019 |
Alone/Together |
Christine "Tin" Lazaro |
2020 |
Make It with You |
Belinda "Billy" Dimaguiba |
2021 |
Trese |
Alexandra Trese |
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 ing Cast & Characters
These include all the people in Lisa's life
Henry Eikenberry as Michael: Henry Eikenberry is known for playing Derek in HBO's series Euphoria and Doug in the miniseries The Crowded Room. In Lisa Frankenstein, he plays Michael, Lisa's crush at school.
Joe Chrest as Dale: Joe Chrest plays Dale, Lisa's father and Taffy's stepfather. Throughout the film, he remains completely clueless about what his daughter is up to, despite his best intentions and interest in her life. Joe Chrest is perhaps best known for playing Ted Wheeler in the Netflix series Stranger Things, and has also acted in films like 21 Jump Street, 22 Jump Street, Oldboy, The Butler, and The Perfect Date.
Carla Gugino as Janet: Carla Gugino became famous following her lead roles in films like the Spy Kids trilogy, Sin City, Night at the Museum, American Gangster (2007), and Righteous Kill (2008). Recently, she has also starred in many shows, like the crime drama series Jett, the supernatural horror miniseries The Haunting of Hill House, The Haunting of Bly Manor, and The Fall of the House of Usher. In Lisa Frankenstein, Gugino plays Lisa's stepmother who doesn't particularly like Lisa and finds her to be strange and a burden.
Jenna Davis as Lori: Jenna Davis essays the role of Taffy's best friend. Davis is most known for voicing the main character of the horror film M3GAN and was previously a child actress, with a prominent role in the Disney Channel series Raven's Home (2018–2019).
Bryce Romero as Doug: Bryce Romero first broke big playing the role of Jack in The Maze Runner trilogy and has also featured in films like Maggie and played the role of Grayson on Scream: The TV Series. In Lisa Frankenstein, he plays Lisa's lab partner at school.
Where To Watch Lisa Frankenstein: Showtimes & Streaming Status
Kathryn Newton stars in 2024's horror romantic comedy. This is where to watch Lisa Frankenstein in theaters with showtimes or at home on streaming.
Lisa Frankenstein
- Release Date
- February 9, 2024
- Runtime
- 101 Minutes
- Director
- Zelda Williams
Cast
Kathryn Newton
WHERE TO WATCH
Lisa Frankenstein is a comedic fantasy-horror film by first-time director Zelda Williams and is a twist on the classic Frankenstein formula. Set in 1989, a high school outcast named Lisa accidentally revives a handsome corpse from the Victorian era and resolves to rebuild him into the perfect man.
- Writers
- Diablo Cody
- Studio(s)
- MXN Entertainment, Lollipop Woods
- Distributor(s)
- Focus Features
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