Oscar-winning screenwriter Diablo Cody and first-time feature filmmaker Zelda Williams' 'Lisa Frankenstein', a Frankenstein rom-com crafted for girls, has opened to a tepid box office response with projections of a $4 million opening weekend, overshadowed by the Super Bowl's impact on cinema attendance. Despite the positive reception of the film's energy at the premiere and Liza Soberano's performance, the film, which also stars Cole Sprouse post his seven-year stint on 'Riverdale', has received mixed reviews. Critics have described it as an underwhelming 80s goth throwback, and its decision to opt for a PG-13 rating has been noted. Meanwhile, 'Argylle' managed to earn slightly more with $6M+ despite the Super Bowl's usual box office dampening effect.
The pandemic prevented #LisaFrankenstein stars Kathryn Newton and Cole Sprouse from having a chemistry read. "They just called each other and talked on the phone…I had to trust in them very deeply that that chemistry would work and it was wonderful," says director Zelda… https://t.co/53NdLsq4Ic
#LisaFrankenstein is an early contender for quirkiest film of 2024. There's a lot more too it than just quirk, though. Pay attention to this one. My review: https://t.co/iMOuJ9tdMJ #atAMC #AMCTheaters $AMC https://t.co/wXJaNFvwCw
#LisaFrankenstein is off to a slow start at the box office, grossing just $1.7 million across Thursday and Friday and tracking for a $4 million opening weekend. https://t.co/sCj4oV5Dpp
“Especially growing up around it, my adjacency to it, it’s that combination of respecting it really deeply and also knowing how hard it is.” — #LisaFrankenstein director Zelda Williams on why didn’t think a comedy would be her first feature https://t.co/D0mvjdCI8r @variety…
Box Office: 'Lisa Frankenstein' Not Shocking Life Into Theaters After $1.7 Million Opening Day https://t.co/eDrXUnWMCK
Box Office: Lisa Frankenstein on track for a disastrous $4 million opening; Argylle not doing much better https://t.co/b6eq7Qh7AL https://t.co/veWbEx1Xxe
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REVIEW: ‘Lisa Frankenstein’ Will Make You Miss Tim Burton. A Lot. More: https://t.co/mgk8ePsrfU https://t.co/dFaEETdwYw
Super Bowl Slaughters The Box Office, Once Again: ‘Argylle’ $6M+; ‘Lisa Frankenstein’ Wobbling To $4M Opening https://t.co/vAVnsKEGsm
Liza Soberano absolutely kills it in #LisaFrankenstein. Let's hope Hollywood is paying attention. https://t.co/7NQJDWnQtl
After seven years playing Jughead on the CW’s hit #Riverdale, Cole Sprouse is ready to tackle new challenges—so why not start with #LisaFrankenstein? https://t.co/ZUKjpIjRIb
The energy at the #LisaFrankenstein premiere this past Monday night was simply contagious. Bloody Disgusting captured it all. Get Tickets Now! https://t.co/7Y1P0lO2kh #ad https://t.co/1ByvRRbsfZ
Lisa Frankenstein Was Almost R-Rated, But There’s A Good Reason The Movie Went PG-13 Instead @lisafrankenfilm https://t.co/cwUwr8DH0i
The #LisaFrankenstein brain trust of screenwriter Diablo Cody and director Zelda Williams became one of the few silver linings of their pandemic experiences: https://t.co/RZ5YBAEogZ
LISA FRANKENSTEIN Review: 80s Goth Throwback Disappoints, Underwhelms https://t.co/ghB4ouWsQe
Oscar-winning screenwriter Diablo Cody and the first-time feature filmmaker Zelda Williams make a perfect pair. Over breakfast with IndieWire, they break down how they crafted their Frankenstein rom-com for girls: https://t.co/IHHSPmcNxV https://t.co/CTgWub0TOM