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Zelda Williams openly acknowledges that her first feature film as a director, "Lisa Frankenstein," isn't going to be hailed as a groundbreaking masterpiece.
She said, "Let's be real, this movie isn't going to change your life or anything. But hey, it's a fun ride! So, just sit back, relax, and enjoy!"
And that's exactly what it is - a wild rollercoaster paying homage to 1980s slasher flicks. Written by Oscar winner Diablo Cody, "Lisa Frankenstein" features Kathryn Newton as a high school misfit who falls for a centuries-old mute corpse (played by Cole Sprouse) that suddenly comes back to life.
The duo embarks on a bizarre journey filled with friendship, love, and a lot of missing body parts. They go on a killing spree to replace the corpse's decaying limbs, including a hand, an ear, and even his manhood. While a fake penis makes a rather dramatic appearance during a gory scene, Williams revealed that the original version of the movie was even more explicit. "Initially, we shot it as an R-rated film, so you actually saw that prosthetic flying into the trash can," she shared, adding, "I hope they include it as a DVD extra someday. It's just too funny and bizarre not to."
She also recounted the time when the prosthetic penis mysteriously disappeared for about two months after filming the scene. "We asked everyone if they had taken it," Williams chuckled. "I mean, come on, I didn't steal a fake dick from the set. Thankfully, they eventually found it."
As the daughter of the legendary Robin Williams, Zelda had dabbled in directing music videos and shorts before "Lisa Frankenstein." While she has some acting gigs under her belt, she now feels most at home behind the camera.
Surprisingly, Williams hadn't planned to kickstart her feature film career with a comedy. "Growing up around comedy, I have a deep respect for it and know how challenging it can be," she explained. "Comedy is a tough nut to crack. Sure, there are formulas, but finding the right chemistry among young actors for comedy is no easy feat. I lucked out with Kathryn and Cole."
In the end, "Lisa Frankenstein" may not be a cinematic marvel, but it promises to be a quirky, entertaining ride filled with laughs and surprises.
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