Following the success of the period black comedy “The Favourite” in 2018, which brought together the talents of Olivia Colman and Emma Stone under the direction of Yorgos Lanthimos, Emma Stone reunites with the acclaimed filmmaker for his latest venture, the twisted Frankenstein tale titled “Poor Things.” While Lanthimos is renowned for his dense and unsettling psychological dramas, his new film takes a bold leap into the realm of sci-fi-tinged horror. An intriguing image recently released from the movie features Stone in the lead role of Bella Baxter, a woman brought back to life by a deranged scientist, though her brain has been replaced with that of an infant.
Lanthimos has heaped praise upon Stone’s performance in the film, describing it as “unlike anything you’ve seen before.” He also revealed that during the process, Stone often questioned her own work, unsure of its quality, but Lanthimos himself was amazed by her talent. In fact, he was so impressed that he cast Stone in his upcoming project after “Poor Things,” an anthology film titled “AND.” Joining Stone in the cast of “Poor Things” is the esteemed Willem Dafoe, who portrays Dr. Godwin Baxter, the twisted mastermind behind Bella’s resurrection. Margaret Qualley also stars in the film, and all three actors are set to appear in “AND” as well. The ensemble cast of “Poor Things” is further enriched by the inclusion of Mark Ruffalo, Christopher Abbott, Ramy Youssef, Jarod Carmichael, and Kathryn Hunter.
Principal photography for “Poor Things” took place in Hungary in the latter half of 2021. The screenplay, adapted from Alasdair Gray’s novel of the same name, was written by Tony McNamara, who previously collaborated with Lanthimos on “The Favourite.” Robbie Ryan is credited as the film’s cinematographer, while Yorgos Mavropsaridis serves as the editor. The production team behind “Poor Things” includes Ed Guiney, Ali Herting, Andrew Lowe, Dave McCary, alongside Lanthimos and Stone.
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When Will “Poor Things” Be Released?
“Poor Things” is set to premiere in theaters on September 8 of this year, courtesy of Searchlight Pictures. It will be competing against “The Nun 2” and “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3,” both of which are also scheduled for release on the same weekend. Check out the film’s trailer below:
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about sci-fi horror
What is “Poor Things” about?
“Poor Things” is a twisted Frankenstein tale directed by Yorgos Lanthimos. The film follows Bella Baxter, played by Emma Stone, who is brought back to life by a mad scientist with her brain replaced by that of an infant’s.
Who stars in “Poor Things”?
Emma Stone takes the lead role as Bella Baxter in “Poor Things.” Willem Dafoe appears as Dr. Godwin Baxter, the mad scientist, and Margaret Qualley also stars in the film. Mark Ruffalo, Christopher Abbott, Ramy Youssef, Jarod Carmichael, and Kathryn Hunter round out the cast.
What genre is “Poor Things”?
While Yorgos Lanthimos is known for his dense and unsettling psychological dramas, “Poor Things” ventures into the sci-fi-tinged horror genre, presenting a unique twist on the Frankenstein story.
When does “Poor Things” release?
“Poor Things” is set to be released on September 8 of this year. It will be distributed by Searchlight Pictures and will be competing with “The Nun 2” and “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3,” which are also scheduled for release on the same weekend.
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- Trailer for “Poor Things”
- IMDb Page for “Poor Things”
5 comments
omg Emma Stone is sooo amazing!! poor things looks super creepy and intense. cant wait to watch it in theaters this september!
emma stone is a total chameleon! loved her in the favourite and excited to see her in poor things. the cast looks stacked too. gonna be a must-watch!
yesss Yorgos Lanthimos never disappoints! poor things seems like a totally new genre for him and im so intrigued. gonna be a wild ride!
frankenstein + sci-fi horror?? count me in! poor things sounds like a unique and thrilling take on the classic story. can’t wait to see the twisted madness unfold!
the imagery in the new poor things image is haunting. i’m already getting chills just thinking about what kind of psychological horror Yorgos Lanthimos has in store for us.