Lisa Frankenstein

‘Lisa Frankenstein’ Writer Diablo Cody and Director Zelda Williams Talk ’80s Setting and Genre Influences [Interview]

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Writer/Producer Diablo Cody (Jennifer’s Body) and director Zelda Williams have teamed up to deliver an outrageously ’80s new spin on Mary Shelley’s classic novel with Lisa Frankenstein, set to arrive in theaters on February 9, 2024. Ahead of the film’s release, Bloody Disgusting spoke with Cody and Williams about their collaboration. In Lisa Frankenstein, “Set in 1989, the film follows an unpopular […]

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The ’80s Came to a Close With a Slasher Slump [1989 Week]

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Presented by Lisa Frankenstein, 1989 Week is dialing the clock back to the crossroads year for the genre with a full week of features that dig six feet under into the year. Today, Alex DiVincenzo revisits the great slasher slump of 1989. While horror fans often look back on the ’80s with a nostalgic glow, […]

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Introducing ‘1989 Week’ on Bloody Disgusting — Presented by ‘Lisa Frankenstein’

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This Friday, February 9th, the ’80s horror-comedy Lisa Frankenstein stomps into theaters just in time for Valentine’s Day. In anticipation, Bloody Disgusting is dialing the clock back to 1989 with a full week of features that dig six feet under into the year. A crossroads year, 1989 saw the highs of the decade reach new […]

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Create the Perfect Mate in the Free-to-Play 8-Bit Game ‘Lisa Frankenstein: Slay and Decay’

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The throwback horror-comedy Lisa Frankenstein shambles its way into theaters on February 9, 2024, and an official 8-bit video game has been released this week in celebration. Based on the movie from director Zelda Williams, Lisa Frankenstein: Slay and Decay tasks you with creating the perfect mate, and it’s available to play online for free. Your objectives? Collect […]

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‘Lisa Frankenstein’ Official Poster Creates the Perfect Boyfriend

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The next theatrical release for the horror genre is the throwback horror-comedy Lisa Frankenstein, which hopes to worm its way into your heart this coming Valentine’s Day. From director Zelda Williams, Lisa Frankenstein shambles into theaters on February 9, 2024. While you wait, check out a brand new official poster below. In the pages of Fangoria #22, Lisa […]

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The 10 Most Anticipated Horror Movies of 2024 [Halloweenies Podcast]

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Happy Belated New Year! So, if you recall last week, the Halloweenies shared their favorite horror films of 2023. (Missed it? Catch it here.) Now, it’s time to look forward and see all the kinds of horror that await us in 2024. In fact, one title — ahem, Fede Alvarez‘s Alien film — they’re dedicating […]

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Rebirth: How Frankenstein’s Monster Stories Remain Relevant in 2024

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“More original horror!” is always a curious statement to read from fellow horror fans. In the last few years, we’ve seen everything from a modern resurgence of new slashers, to subversive takes on the home invasion subgenre that once dominated the 2000s, to the slow, gradual return of fresh horror comedies. True, franchises may have […]

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‘Lisa Frankenstein’ – New Trailer for February Horror-Comedy Channels the Spirit of 1980s Classics

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In the pages of Fangoria #22, Lisa Frankenstein writer Diablo Cody (Jennifer’s Body) notes that the upcoming horror-comedy is inspired by 1980s movies including Weird Science, Beetlejuice and Night of the Comet, calling the film a “paranormal love story.” Cody goes on to say about the film, “I think it captures the simpler vibe of […]

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2024 Horror Preview: 50 Horror Movies We Can’t Wait to See This Year

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Horror hits the ground running in 2024, and judging by the current release slate, the genre has no intention of slowing down anytime soon. 2024’s horror slate is densely packed already, and it doesn’t even touch on the yet-to-be-announced features and surprise festival gems. Welcome to Bloody Disgusting’s 2024 Horror Preview. How massive will 2024 […]

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‘Lisa Frankenstein’ – New Image Gives Closer Look at Central Lovebirds in ’80s Horror-Comedy

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A fresh take on Mary Shelley’s classic horror novel is headed to the screen with Lisa Frankenstein, written by Diablo Cody (Jennifer’s Body) and directed by Zelda Williams. Empire Magazine has shared a new image from Lisa Frankenstein this morning, giving us closer look at gothic lovebirds Kathryn Newton (Freaky) and Cole Sprouse (“Riverdale”). The pair look worried but cozy. Lisa […]

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‘Lisa Frankenstein’ Rated PG-13 for “Violent Content” and “Sexual Material”

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One of the first horror movies of the new year will be Lisa Frankenstein, a new take on Frankenstein written by Diablo Cody (Jennifer’s Body) and directed by Zelda Williams. Kathryn Newton (Freaky) and Cole Sprouse (“Riverdale”) are leading the cast for Focus Features, and the film has officially received a “PG-13” rating from the MPA this week. Lisa Frankenstein […]

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‘Lisa Frankenstein’ Trailer – Diablo Cody and Zelda Williams Channel ‘My Boyfriend’s Back’ This Valentine’s Day

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A fresh take on Mary Shelley’s classic horror novel is headed to the screen with Lisa Frankenstein, written by Diablo Cody (Jennifer’s Body) and directed by Zelda Williams. Kathryn Newton (Freaky) and Cole Sprouse (“Riverdale”) are leading the cast for Focus Features, and the official trailer has arrived this morning. Check it out below. Lisa Frankenstein comes to theaters on February 9, 2024. […]

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‘Lisa Frankenstein’ – First Look at Cole Sprouse as The Creature in Diablo Cody Horror-Comedy [Images]

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A fresh take on Mary Shelley’s classic horror novel is headed to the screen with Lisa Frankenstein, written by Diablo Cody (Jennifer’s Body) and directed by Zelda Williams. Kathryn Newton (Freaky) and Cole Sprouse (“Riverdale”) are leading the cast for Focus Features, and Entertainment Weekly has shared two first-look images this morning. Find the images below. And expect a […]

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‘Lisa Frankenstein’ Teaser Trailer – Horror-Comedy from Diablo Cody Releasing in February 2024

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Diablo Cody (Juno, Jennifer’s Body) is headed back into the horror genre with the upcoming Lisa Frankenstein, a film written by Cody and directed by Zelda Williams. Kathryn Newton (Freaky) and Cole Sprouse (“Riverdale”) were recently announced to lead the cast for Focus Features, and today a teaser trailer and release date have arrived. Lisa Frankenstein comes to theaters on […]

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‘Lisa Frankenstein’ – Carla Gugino and More Join Horror-Comedy from Writer Diablo Cody

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Diablo Cody (Juno, Jennifer’s Body) is headed back into the horror genre with the upcoming Lisa Frankenstein, a film written by Cody and being directed by Zelda Williams. Kathryn Newton (Freaky) and Cole Sprouse (“Riverdale”) were recently announced to lead the cast for Focus Features, and today brings some more exciting news on the casting front. Deadline reports that Carla […]

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