Next week, Peacock will welcome horror’s newest creepy couple to its streaming catalog with the arrival ofLisa Frankenstein. The feature directorial debut ofZelda Williamsis coming back to life at home on March 29 following a quiet run in theaters beginning in February andthe recent announcement of a Blu-ray releasein April. Although it failed to make a killing at the box office with only $9.9 million USD, the film struck a chord with some horror fans thanks to its sheer chaos,bloody love story, and heavy ’80s vibes, and now hopes to find a greater following with everyone at home.
Hailing from Williams and penned byJennifer’s BodyandJunowriterDiablo Cody,Lisa Frankensteinis described as a “coming of RAGE love story” starring scream queenKathryn Newtonas the goth outsider Lisa andRiverdaleveteranCole Sprouseas her undead Victorian beau. After zapping the corpse back to life, the amateur mad scientist Lisa gets to work putting him back together using a broken tanning bed. Together, they embark on a journey to find true love and purpose whilealso leaving a trail of corpses along the wayas they try to build the Victorian monster into the man of Lisa’s dreams. Drawing comparisons to films likeWarm Bodies, it combines humor and heart with plenty of the macabre during the couple’s blood-soaked rampage.
In addition to being a romantic horror comedy, the film is alsoa throwback to classic monster moviesand the ’80s in general. Cody’s inspirations for the scriptincluded a wide range of classics, from theJohn HughesfeatureWeird Scienceto the original monster partner makerBride of Frankensteinand evenThe Rocky Horror Picture Showfor its shared themes and sheer absurdity that is referenced throughout. Complete with the performances of Newton and Sprouse, everything combines to makeLisa Frankenstein"a bloody good time" according toCollider’sTaylor Gatesin their 7 out of 10 review.
Who Else Stars in ‘Lisa Frankenstein’?
Newton and Sprouse are joined by a mix of horror veterans and newcomers in Williams’s feature debut, notably includingTheFall of the House of UsherstarCarla Guginoas Lisa’s wicked guardian Janet. TheMike Flanaganregularacts as one key opposing force standing in between Lisa and The Creature’s happiness together, making the misfit teen’s life a living hell in her household. Also appearing areLiza Soberano,Henry Eikenberry, andJoe Chrest.
Lisa Frankensteinrises from the graveon Peacock on March 29. The film isalso available on digital platforms now. Check out the trailer below.
Lisa Frankenstein
A coming of RAGE love story about a teenager and her crush, who happens to be a corpse. After a set of horrific circumstances bring him back to life, the two embark on a journey to find love, happiness - and a few missing body parts.
