The goth lovechild of early Tim Burton films, “Heathers,” and “Jennifer’s Physique,” “Lisa Frankenstein” is a considerably charming darkish comedy that does not fairly come collectively in the long run. Penned by Diablo Cody and helmed by Zelda Williams, the movie finds Kathryn Newton enjoying Lisa Swallows, a lonely goth woman who pines over the grave of a man who died throughout the Victorian period. When a lightning bolt hits the grave, the corpse is revived because the Creature (Cole Sprouse), a good-looking ghoul who is not above getting his arms soiled to kill off some individuals who make Lisa’s life a hell. Evidently, these two loopy children fall for one another. Kind of.
“Lisa Frankenstein” feels tailored for goth children, and as a former goth child myself, I respect that. The Nineteen Eighties setting permits for some killer trend and an awesome soundtrack, and the comedy is unapologetically darkish. And but … there’s one thing off right here. The movie feels conflicted with its personal method; Lisa and the Creature aren’t past homicide, and it may be barely exhausting to get on board with predominant characters this bloodthirsty, particularly for the reason that movie additionally desires to have a contact of sweetness to go together with its materials.
Regardless of — I could not be the best viewers for a movie like this now, and that is fantastic. Whereas “Lisa Frankenstein” was a field workplace disappointment, it looks like the kind of film destined to develop into a cult traditional. Get in on the motion now! The Blu-ray options a number of deleted scenes, behind-the-scenes featurettes, a gag reel, and a commentary monitor with Zelda Williams.
Obtainable for buy right here.