Lisa Frankenstein
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Directed by | Zelda Williams |
Written by | Diablo Cody |
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Cinematography | Paula Huidobro |
Edited by | Brad Turner |
Music by | Isabella Summers |
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Running time | 101 minutes[2] |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
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
- Kathryn Newton as Lisa
- Cole Sprouse
- Liza Soberano as Taffy[5]
- Henry Eikenberry
- Joe Chrest
- Carla Gugino
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
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b "Lisa Frankenstein (15)". BBFC. February 2, 2024. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
- ^ "Fastlane NextGen: Initial Certification Search" (Type "Lisa Frankenstein" in the search box). Louisiana Economic Development. July 20, 2022. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
- ^ 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.
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: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Lisa Frankenstein". Production List. July 18, 2022. Archived from the original on December 3, 2022. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
- ^ 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.
External links
- 2024 films
- 2024 comedy horror films
- 2024 directorial debut films
- American comedy horror films
- Films directed by Zelda Williams
- Films set in 1989
- Films shot in New Orleans
- Films with screenplays by Diablo Cody
- Focus Features films
- Frankenstein films
- Upcoming directorial debut films
- Upcoming English-language films