Can love last between a girl and a corpse? The new film “Lisa Frankenstein” presents a black comedy with a heart for horror. Producer and screenwriter Diablo Cody once again brings the genres together; her 2009 film “Jennifer’s Body,” directed by Karyn Kusama, has achieved cult status as fans rediscover it. Cody’s ‘Frankenstein’ script finds another talented multi-hyphenate helming the project. Zelda Williams follows up her 2020 horror comedy “Kappa Kappa Die” with this new title; prior work directing major music videos helped the filmmaker and actress build up an impressive vision.
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Kathryn Newton and Cole Sprouse star as the high school couple. Newton recently appeared in “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” as Cassie Lang; she’s also no stranger to horror comedies, having starred in “Freaky.” Sprouse is known for his role in the pop culture phenomenon “Riverdale” — which came to a close in 2023. The actor can also be seen in the upcoming projects “Undercover” and “I Wish You All the Best.” ‘Frankenstein’ additionally stars Liza Soberano, Henry Eikenberry, Joe Chrest, and Carla Gugino. Gugino is an incredibly intriguing choice, proving to be a major highlight in “The Fall of the House of Usher.”
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The film’s official 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.
Love lasts long after death in “Lisa Frankenstein.” The film premieres in theaters on February 9 via Focus Features. Get your first look at the trailer below.
