Aditya N
Aditya N
Lisa Frankenstein, the 2024 horror comedy, is preparing for its OTT debut in India. Directed by Zelda Williams and written by Diablo Cody, the film features Kathryn Newton, Cole Sprouse, Liza Soberano, Henry Eikenberry, Joe Chrest, and Carla Gugino in her first feature-length directorial role. JioCinema is set to start streaming Lisa Frankenstein on August 9, 2024.
The plot of the movie revolves around an adolescent goth girl who is often misunderstood and her encounter with a reanimated corpse from the Victorian era, leading to the development of a romantic relationship. Cody disclosed that Lisa Frankenstein is set in the identical fictional world as Jennifer’s Body. It is a tale of love and anger, focusing on a misinterpreted teenager and her crush from high school, who turns out to be an attractive corpse. Following a series of darkly humorous events that bring him back to life, the duo embarks on a murderous quest in search of love, joy, and a few missing body parts along the way.
Zelda’s first venture into directing, Lisa Frankenstein, was not only amusing and eccentric but also paid tribute to her father, the legendary comedian and actor Robin Williams. Known for his work from the 1970s to the early 2000s, Williams passed away in 2014. His daughter has entered the film industry with her romantic horror film, Lisa Frankenstein, released in 2024. Lisa Frankenstein is known for her abundance of references, particularly those related to the 1980s. The film is filled with amusing details, like Lisa’s shower radio and shoe phone, that capture the era’s essence. Additionally, there are numerous nods to 1980s pop culture, with REO Speedwagon’s Can’t Fight This Feeling playing a significant role in the movie. However, not all of Lisa Frankenstein’s references are overtly tied to the 1980s, and some are more subtle. In fact, one of the most touching references in the film is a hidden gem towards the end.
In the closing scene of Lisa Frankenstein, Lisa, wrapped in bandages, lies in a park with the Creature as he recites a Percy Bysshe Shelley poem titled To Mary. This serves as a clear nod to Mary Shelley, the author of Frankenstein in 1818. However, the Shelleys are not the only famous figures alluded to in the final moments of Lisa Frankenstein. In this concluding scene, the Creature is adorned with rainbow suspenders. While this may appear to be a lighthearted and arbitrary addition, suggesting his newfound humanity, the accessory is actually a significant homage to Zelda Williams’ father, Robin Williams. While Lisa Frankenstein marks Zelda’s inaugural venture as a director, it is not her initial foray into Hollywood. She commenced her career at the tender age of five, collaborating with her father on the 2004 film House of D. As she matured, Zelda embraced various acting roles across both live-action and animated mediums. Her prominent works include The Legend of Korra, Teen Wolf, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Dead of Summer. In 2018, she took a significant step by writing, directing, and producing her debut short film, Shrimp. Although Lisa Frankenstein is her first feature film, it is anticipated that it will not be her final endeavor in this realm.
