In Diablo Cody's latest film, Lisa Frankenstein, she takes us on a wild and quirky journey that combines horror, comedy, and romance. With a nod to the 80s, this movie aims to entertain young audiences with its graveyard humor and a touch of gore, all wrapped up in a retro-inspired package. However, while the film has its moments of hilarity and some clever lines, it falls short in terms of direction and narrative momentum.
Lisa Frankenstein revolves around the story of Lisa Swallows, a maladjusted teen played by Kathryn Newton, who finds solace and purpose when she bonds with a reanimated corpse, the Creature portrayed by Cole Sprouse. The plot kicks off with Lisa witnessing a brutal murder, leaving her shaken and resistant to her father's new marriage. Feeling like an outsider at school, Lisa's only moment of hope comes when her crush, Michael Trent, shows interest in her dark poetry. But an ill-fated night at a party leads her to seek refuge in a cemetery, where she unknowingly summons the Creature.
