Lisa Frankenstein

Lisa Frankenstein

Year: 2024

Runtime: 1 h 41 m

Language: English

Director: Zelda Williams

Echo Score: 50
ComedyHorrorRomance

A witty and darkly comedic horror-romance, the film follows Lisa Frankenstein, a misunderstood teenager who unexpectedly falls for her high school crush. After a series of unusual events, he returns from the dead, and together they begin a quest filled with both bloodshed and a search for love and happiness, complicated by the challenge of piecing his body back together.

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1

Introduction to Lisa

In 1989, we meet Lisa Swallows, a deeply troubled teenage girl grappling with the grief of losing her mother to an axe murderer two years prior. Lisa's turmoil is compounded by the recent marriage of her father, Dale, to Janet, a woman who is cruel and self-absorbed.

1989
2

The New Family Dynamic

As Lisa adjusts to this new family life, she encounters her popular stepsister, Taffy, who brings a vivacious presence into Lisa's otherwise isolated world. However, Taffy's popularity does little to help Lisa's sense of alienation from her new family.

3

Escaping to the Cemetery

Feeling increasingly alone, Lisa seeks solace in the eerie surroundings of Bachelor's Grove Cemetery. There, she finds a haunting peace while mourning her mother's death, finding comfort among the gravestones.

Bachelor's Grove Cemetery
4

The Tanning Bed Incident

A grim incident involving a tanning bed leaves Lisa nearly electrocuted, further escalating her inner turmoil. This frightening brush with danger prompts her to attend a party with Taffy, hoping for a moment of normalcy.

5

Party Night Nightmare

At the party, Lisa unknowingly gets drugged and faces a terrifying attempt at sexual assault by classmate Doug. Deeply traumatized, she seeks refuge in the cemetery once more, where she speaks to the grave of a young Victorian man, expressing her desire for connection.

Bachelor's Grove Cemetery
6

Awakening the Creature

Lisa's heartfelt confession at the cemetery awakens the spirit of the Victorian man, who transforms into the Creature. Resurrected by mysterious green lightning, he seeks connection and understanding, mirroring Lisa's own struggles.

Bachelor's Grove Cemetery
7

First Encounter with the Creature

After Lisa confronts more tensions at home with Janet, the Creature unexpectedly intrudes into her life. Initially scared, Lisa soon recognizes him as the figure from her dreams, leading to an emotional bond as she hides him in her closet.

8

Janet's Death

Following a heated confrontation with Janet, the Creature responds to her cruelty and violently retaliates, ultimately resulting in Janet's gruesome death. In a tragic gesture of loyalty, Lisa sews Janet's severed ear onto the Creature's head.

9

Disposing of Janet's Body

Lisa and the Creature work together to hide Janet's body in the cemetery, attempting to conceal their dark actions. Lisa experiments with the tanning bed in a desperate effort to revitalize the Creature, becoming increasingly entangled in their sinister bond.

Bachelor's Grove Cemetery
10

Luring Doug to His Fate

In a shocking turn of events, Lisa leads Doug to the graveyard under false pretenses. The Creature murders Doug, believing it will help restore his humanity, further complicating Lisa's already chaotic life.

Bachelor's Grove Cemetery
11

Complications with Michael

Lisa's burgeoning feelings for Michael are shattered when she discovers him with Taffy, leading to a violent confrontation. This emotional upheaval places Lisa at odds with both her family and the Creature.

12

Gift of the Rosary

In a poignant gesture of familial love, Lisa gives Taffy her late mother's rosary, reinforcing their bond amid the chaos. This act showcases Lisa's desire to maintain some sense of normalcy despite the surrounding darkness.

13

Embracing Death

In a heart-wrenching climax, Lisa chooses to embrace death alongside the Creature, believing their love transcends the boundaries of life. She convinces him to use the tanning bed one last time, leading to a tragic yet liberating ending.

14

Aftermath of Tragedy

Months later, Dale and Taffy find themselves mourning at the graves of both Lisa and Janet, grappling with the loss of their loved ones. Meanwhile, the Creature, now fully alive and articulate, sits on a park bench, reading poetry to a bandaged Lisa.

15

A Love Beyond Death

In a hauntingly beautiful moment, the Creature whispers to resurrected Lisa, 'I’ll always be with you,' as she rests her head on his lap. This symbolizes the strange, yet profound, nature of their love, transcending the limitations of life and death.

Last Updated: October 24, 2024 at 08:56

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