Kathryn Newton and Cole Sprouse Share a Spooky Affair in 'Lisa Frankenstein' Trailer

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Lisa Frankenstein is a horror comedy film that puts a unique twist on the classic story of Frankenstein, featuring Kathryn Newton and Cole Sprouse as the lead characters.

The trailer showcases Lisa (Newton) hilariously trying to revive her deceased prom date by utilizing a malfunctioning tanning bed, leading to a blood-soaked pursuit for love that transcends the afterlife. Alongside the exceptional cast featuring Carla Gugino, this movie is helmed by Zelda Williams and penned by Diablo Cody, ensuring an enchanting fusion of horror and comedy. Mark your calendars for the release on February 9, 2024.

Kathryn Newton and Cole Sprouse take on an eerie love story in the trailer for Lisa Frankenstein. Director Zelda Williams' debut feature film brings a twist to Mary Shelley's classic tale. Newton portrays a misunderstood high school girl who desperately needs a prom date in 19when she accidentally revives a Victorian corpse. What initially seems like a horrifying mistake turns into a dream come true, as she now has the opportunity to shape her ideal companion.

The trailer emphasizes the horror comedy aspect of the story, showing Lisa (Newton) hilariously attempting to bring her high school crush back to life. Utilizing a broken tanning bed, Lisa transforms her undead partner into the man of her dreams. Together, they embark on a quest for love and happiness beyond the grave, encountering various severed body parts along the way.

Newton and Sprouse are the ideal choice for this throwback horror comedy brand that re-envisions the classic Frankenstein tale. Newton, known for her role in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, previously swapped bodies with killer Vince Vaughn in Freaky (2020), a darker and more gruesome adaptation of the Disney classic Freaky Friday. In Freaky, Newton showcased her versatility by portraying both a ruthless murderer and a resilient final girl, and it appears that she will bring that same duality to her character, Lisa Frankenstein, based on the trailer. As an outcast teenager and an unwitting mad scientist, Newton's character will embark on a journey to find her place in the world, accompanied by her unexpected romantic interest, played by Sprouse, who himself is no stranger to unconventional roles. Sprouse gained fame for his portrayal of Jughead throughout all seven seasons of the unconventional drama Riverdale.

'Lisa Frankenstein' Sports a Strong Cast and Crew for the Horror Comedy

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In addition to Newton and Sprouse, Williams collaborates with a talented team on Lisa Frankenstein. The duo is joined on-screen by a stellar cast, including Carla Gugino, who recently showcased her exceptional skills as the eerie Verna in Mike Flanagan's adaptation of The Fall of the House of Usher. Completing the ensemble are Liza Soberano, Henry Eikenberry, and Joe Chrest. Williams directs the film from a screenplay written by Diablo Cody, the Academy Award-winning writer of Juno, who also achieved success with the horror comedy Jennifer's Body. Cody is also one of the producers, along with Mason Novick.

Lisa Frankenstein hits theaters on February 9, 2024. While you wait, check out the trailer below for a look at Newton and Sprouse in Williams's debut feature.