Lisa Frankenstein

The lifespan of a movie these days can be very unpredictable. Take for instance Sydney Sweeney’s surprise hit Anyone But You (not Madame Web) and Pixar’s Elemental—two films which ended up getting legs after a few weeks of release. Here’s hoping that’s the case with Lisa Frankenstein, that it chops off some legs and runs. Lisa Frankenstein's Crew on Casting the Right Stars The sharp, darkly comedic film written by Jennifer’s Body scribe Diablo Cody and directed by Zelda Williams is a swerve unlike anything in theaters…

Image: HeadpressOk, this isn’t a sci-fi or fantasy book, but it’s definitely in the realms of horror. In the hands of film scholar and director Kier-La Janisse—who made Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched, the definitive documentary on folk horror—it’s guaranteed to be a fascinating adaptation. Severin Films announced the project earlier this week in a press release, and described the book as follows: “Documenting the intersection of ethnographic documentary, the dystopic future visions of JG Ballard, and the 1970s snuff…

Teen romance isn’t dead anymore in Zelda Williams’ Lisa Frankenstein, the first-time feature filmmaker’s dark horror comedy. Written by Diablo Cody, it stars Kathryn Newton (Freaky) as a high schooler who spends her time hanging with the dead in a local cemetery. When lightning strikes the tomb of her favorite bachelor, it cracks open—and the suddenly living corpse played by Cole Sprouse (Riverdale) makes his way to woo Lisa.Lisa Frankenstein's Crew on Casting the Right Stars Lisa Frankenstein is a hyper-violent (yet…

Photo: Brendon Thorne/Getty Images for AFI (Getty Images), Image: Prime Video, Lego, Fox, Paramount, Lego, Warner Bros., Screenshot: Paramount, YouTube GQ/Universal Pictures, ParamountThis week, DC cast a House of the Dragon standout as superhero Supergirl, Lego shared Dune and Star Wars sets worth adding to your collection, 28 Years Later notched an important update to its zombie saga—and Star Trek marked the anniversaries of two of its most memorably weird episodes. - Cheryl Eddy Photo: Brendon Thorne/Getty Images…

Zelda Williams has wonderful memories of being on film sets as a kid, watching her father, Robin Williams, shoot movies like Hook and Bicentennial Man. But that doesn’t mean she inherited his bombastic sense of humor. “I’m a bit darker,” says Williams, 34. “I’m the person who laughed during Hereditary.” Williams is putting those dark impulses on full display in her feature directorial debut, Lisa Frankenstein, in theaters Feb. 9. Written by Diablo Cody, the film is an Eighties retelling of the Mary Shelley classic…

Remember Jennifer’s Body? 2009 audiences weren’t really thrilled to see Megan Fox play a high schooler eating teenage boys, but more recent audiences have been able to groove on its wavelength more. It’s now got something of a cult classic status, and for writer Diablo Cody, the turnaround’s been so strong that she’s apparently got eyes to do another one.Spoilers of the Week: July 1stLooking back on the horror-comedy with BloodyDisgusting, Cody confessed how Jennifer’s initial release and muted $31.6 million box office…

Get a teeny new glimpse of Godzilla x Kong in more international footage. Apple TV+’s Constellation puts Noomi Rapace through a sci-fi horror. Terry Matalas has more ideas if Star Trek: Legacy ever happens. Plus, get a new look at Kung Fu Panda 4. Spoilers, away!Will We See More of Uhura's Relationship with Spock? | io9 InterviewMortal Kombat 2Filming has officially wrapped on Mortal Kombat 2 according to director Todd Garner on Twitter.Lisa FrankensteinBloody-Disgusting has a new poster for Lisa Frankenstein, a…

Argylle (February 2)Director Matthew Vaughn has made a name for himself making off-the-wall spy films like Kingsman, but Argylle is something new entirely. Or so we think. The film, following an spy author whose work is happening in real life, has been marketed with an odd mystery at its center. The only mystery we’re worried about is whether it’ll be as good as most of Vaughn’s previous films.She Is Conann (February 2, limited)A queer, surrealist take on the legend of Conan the Barbarian.Skin Deep (February 2,…

Get a suitably unhinged look at the return of Evil. Echo really, really wants you to know it has that Daredevil vibe. Plus, Robot Dreams teases its US theater debut. To me, my spoilers!Will We See More of Uhura's Relationship with Spock? | io9 InterviewGodzilla x Kong: The New EmpireDuring a recent interview with Total Film (via Games Radar), Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire director Adam Wingard described the Skar King—effectively an evil version of King Kong—as the “greatest threat we’ve seen” in a MonsterVerse…

Saw XPhoto: Alexandro Bolaños Escamilla/LionsgateHorror is, shall we say, a genre that’s very fond of sequels. We’re all for it when a part two (or a part 10) honors its inspiration while also justifying its own existence by delivering a satisfying, thrilling story. This year, the unkillable Saw franchise delighted fans by dreaming up Saw X, a tale that slotted into the time frame between its first and second film. The Nun II reminded us that the Conjuring Universe is still a reliable go-to for frights; Insidious: The Red…