Lisa Frankenstein

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Lisa Frankenstein
Theatrical release poster
Directed byZelda Williams
Written byDiablo Cody
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyPaula Huidobro
Edited byBrad Turner
Music byIsabella Summers
Production
companies
  • MXN Entertainment
  • Lollipop Woods
Distributed by
Release date
  • February 9, 2024 (2024-02-09)
Running time
101 minutes[2]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$13.4 million[3]

Lisa Frankenstein is an upcoming American horror comedy film directed by Zelda Williams in her feature-length directorial debut, written by Diablo Cody, and starring Kathryn Newton, Cole Sprouse, Liza Soberano, Henry Eikenberry, Joe Chrest, and Carla Gugino.

With the film inspired by Mary Shelley's 1818 novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus, and tells the story of a misunderstood teenage goth girl who reanimates a Victorian era corpse and works to make him into the man of her dreams. The film is scheduled to be released on February 9, 2024 in the horror-comedy genre.[4]

Cast

Production

Diablo Cody wrote the script for Lisa Frankenstein, and she announced that she would be producing the film with collaborator Mason Novick in June 2022. Zelda Williams makes her feature-length debut as the director of the film starring Kathryn Newton and Cole Sprouse. Further casting announcements of Liza Soberano, Carla Gugino, Joe Chrest, and Henry Eikenberry were also unveiled in August 2022,[1] around the time when production began filming in New Orleans which was expected to run until September.[6][7]

Release

Lisa Frankenstein is scheduled to be released on February 9, 2024 in the United States by Focus Features.[8] It is scheduled to be released in the United Kingdom by Universal Pictures on March 1, 2024.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b Grobar, Matt (August 11, 2022). "Lisa Frankenstein: Carla Gugino, Liza Soberano, Joe Chrest & Henry Eikenberry Board Zelda Williams' Horror-Comedy For Focus Features". Deadline. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on August 19, 2022. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Lisa Frankenstein (15)". BBFC. February 2, 2024. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
  3. ^ "Fastlane NextGen: Initial Certification Search" (Type "Lisa Frankenstein" in the search box). Louisiana Economic Development. July 20, 2022. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
  4. ^ Sitek, Armando Tinoco,Natalie; Tinoco, Armando; Sitek, Natalie (February 6, 2024). "Diablo Cody Says 'Lisa Frankenstein' Takes Place In The Same Universe As 'Jennifer's Body'; Talks Reboot". Deadline. Retrieved February 7, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  5. ^ Felipe, MJ (August 25, 2023). "How Liza Soberano landed role in Hollywood film 'Lisa Frankeinstein'". News.ABS-CBN.com. Archived from the original on January 5, 2024. Retrieved October 26, 2023.
  6. ^ Romanchick, Shane (August 8, 2022). "Zelda Williams' Directorial Debut Lisa Frankenstein Begins Filming". Collider. Archived from the original on August 18, 2022. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
  7. ^ "Lisa Frankenstein". Production List. July 18, 2022. Archived from the original on December 3, 2022. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
  8. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (October 13, 2023). "Focus Features Dates Diablo Cody Written Horror Comedy 'Lisa Frankenstein'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on October 13, 2023. Retrieved October 13, 2023.

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