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Lisa Frankenstein

2024Movie1 h 42 minPG-13

ComedyHorror
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Letterboxd3.5/5Metacritic475.7Rotten Tomatoes52%74%

An eccentric, campy horror movie about growing up and history, with standout visual style.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

If you can't meet your perfect boyfriend…make him.

In 1989, a misunderstood teenager has a high school crush — who just 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.

Feels like

  • Gothic Teen Comedy
  • Romance with a Twist
  • Quirky Coming-of-Age
  • Stylized Visuals
  • Darkly Humorous
  • Frankenstein Homage
  • 80s Pop Culture
  • Eccentric Characters
  • Offbeat & Charming

Cast

24 of 28

Crew

Directed by
Zelda Williams
Written by
Diablo Cody
Produced by
Diablo Cody, Mason Novick
Music by
Isabella Summers

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Facts

February 7, 2024 · 1 h 42 min · PG-13

Released
February 7, 2024
Runtime
1 h 42 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror, Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$13 million
Box office
$10 million
Available in
113 countries

Tropes

Advertising by Association, No Name Given, Groin Attack +9

  • Advertising by Association
  • No Name Given
  • Groin Attack
  • Secret Relationship
  • The '80s
  • Love Triangle
  • Police Are Useless
  • Light Feminine and Dark Feminine
  • Parental Favoritism
  • Confidentiality Betrayal
  • Nightmare Fetishist
  • Rage Against the Reflection

12 of 128 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Lisa Frankenstein?"

Questions about Lisa Frankenstein

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Lisa Frankenstein?

PeacockPeacock Premium+

In the United States, Lisa Frankenstein streams on Peacock. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 70 other countries.

Is Lisa Frankenstein worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 6.1, Letterboxd 3.5 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 52%, and Metacritic 47). Audiences rate it higher (66 out of 100) than critics (50).

Is Lisa Frankenstein okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Lisa Frankenstein scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

It's more unsettling than scary: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for uncanny, but 2 for scares.

Will Lisa Frankenstein make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly absurd humor (8 of 10) and dark humor (8 of 10).

Was Lisa Frankenstein a box office flop?

Budget$13 million
Box office$10 million

Yes: it cost about $13 million to make and earned $10 million worldwide, 74% of its budget.

What tropes does Lisa Frankenstein use?

Advertising by AssociationNo Name GivenGroin AttackSecret RelationshipThe '80sLove TrianglePolice Are UselessLight Feminine and Dark FeminineParental FavoritismConfidentiality BetrayalNightmare FetishistRage Against the Reflectionand 116 more

TV Tropes lists 128 tropes for it, including Advertising by Association, No Name Given, and Groin Attack.