LISA FRANKSKETEIN: A Horror-Comedy That Fails to Spark Any Life.

LISA FRANKSKETEIN is a horror-comedy that tries to be a clever homage to the classic Frankenstein story, but ends up being a dull and disappointing mess. The film wastes its talented cast, its colorful 80s setting, and its quirky premise on a bland and unfunny script that fails to deliver any laughs or scares.

The film follows Lisa (Kathryn Newton), a goth girl who falls in love with a reanimated corpse (Cole Sprouse) that she accidentally brings back to life. Lisa tries to hide her undead boyfriend from her family and friends, while also dealing with the consequences of meddling with nature. The film could have been a fun and twisted take on the teen romance genre, but instead it plays it safe and boring, poorly exploring the potential of its absurd scenario.

The film suffers from a lack of direction and tone, as it switches between horror, comedy, and romance without any coherence or consistency. The film does not commit to any of its genres, resulting in a watered-down and generic product that does not satisfy anyone. The film also lacks any originality or style, as it relies on clichés and references from other better movies, such as Beetlejuice, Heathers, and Edward Scissorhands.

The film's biggest flaw is its failure to utilize its star writer, Diablo Cody, who has proven her skills in creating witty and sharp dialogue and characters in films like Juno and Jennifer's Body. However, in LISA FRANKSKETEIN, Cody's voice is muted and muffled, as the film's dialogue is flat and uninspired, and the film's characters are shallow and unlikable. The film does not capture the humor or the heart of Cody's previous works, and instead feels like a pale imitation of her style.

LISA FRANKSKETEIN is a movie that had a lot of potential, but squandered it on a mediocre and forgettable execution. The film is neither funny nor scary, neither smart nor charming, neither original nor memorable. It is a movie that fails to go wild on its premise, and just stays on the surface of what could have been a hilarious movie.