"Unwatchable Whimsy: Reviewing 'Lisa Frankenstein' (2024)"

"Lisa Frankenstein" fails to deliver as a genre-bending horror-romance-comedy, despite the promising combination of writer Diablo Cody, director Zelda Williams, and lead actress Kathryn Newton. The film's timid script and flat direction result in a lackluster execution, failing to capture the desired blend of comedy, coming-of-age, and love story. While the script nods to Mary Shelley's classic with an '80s twist, the film feels dated, monotonous, and lacking in excitement, ultimately falling short of its potential as a timeless teen flick.