“Lisa Frankenstein” has emerged as a streaming sensation, marking the directorial debut of Zelda Williams. This 1980s-themed horror comedy tells the tale of a teenage girl who falls in love with a reanimated corpse. The screenplay is penned by Oscar-winning writer Diablo Cody, known for acclaimed works such as “Juno,” “Jennifer’s Body,” “Young Adult,” and “Tully.” The film stars Kathryn Newton, Liza Soberano, Cole Sprouse, Jenna Davis, Trina LaFargue, and Carla Gugino. Despite its February release, the movie initially faltered at the box office.
According to FlixPatrol, “Lisa Frankenstein” has now found success on the streaming platform Max, breaking into the top 10 across nearly 20 countries worldwide. These countries include Argentina, Mexico, Venezuela, El Salvador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Belize, and Colombia, among others. While it didn’t clinch the number one spot in any of these nations, it often reached number four. Additionally, the film secured a place in the top 10 on Prime Video in Brazil.
Why “Lisa Frankenstein” Struggled at the Box Office
Released During a Box Office Slump
The recent upswing in streaming popularity for “Lisa Frankenstein” is unexpected, especially considering its theatrical performance. Upon release, this supernatural film garnered just $9.9 million globally, against a production budget of approximately $13 million. Failing to reach the breakeven point of $26 million worldwide, the movie was deemed a box office flop. Critical reception was mixed, with a 52% rating on the Tomatometer from over 200 Rotten Tomatoes critics, though it fared better with audiences, achieving an 81% Popcornmeter score.
Several factors may have contributed to the film’s lackluster box office performance. Released during February, a notoriously slow month for cinema attendance, it shared the fate of other films like Matthew Vaughn’s “Argylle.” The movie’s premise, centered around teenage characters in a monster genre, may not have appealed to a broad audience. Furthermore, with the focus on award season during this period, many viewers were likely more interested in Oscar-nominated films such as “Poor Things.”
Lisa Frankenstein Ending Explained: What Happens To Lisa & The Creature
Now, audiences are rediscovering and appreciating the horror comedy through streaming platforms. The film’s newfound international success is particularly noteworthy given its initial lack of global traction. The strong Popcornmeter score suggests that viewers are returning to “Lisa Frankenstein” on streaming, even if it didn’t capture their interest in theaters.
Source: FlixPatrol
Lisa Frankenstein
- Comedy
- Fantasy
- Horror
Lisa Frankenstein is a comedic fantasy-horror film by first-time director Zelda Williams and is a twist on the classic Frankenstein formula. Set in 1989, a high school outcast named Lisa accidentally revives a handsome corpse from the Victorian era and resolves to rebuild him into the perfect man.
