3 movies to watch before Poor Things, Emma Stone's Frankenstein reimagining

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Poor Things

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Poor Thingsis the new movie from Yorgos Lanthimos, arguably the most exciting director working in Hollywood today. The creator ofThe FavouriteandThe Lobster, looks to have created another unique film.

Oh and if you need more Emma Stone, her newParamount Plus seriesThe Curseis now streaming.

1. The Favourite

Another Yorgos Lanthimos creation,The Favouritestars the magnificent trio of Emma Stone (star ofPoor Things), Rachel Weisz and Olivia Colman. It’s a perfect example of Lanthimos' unique style, deadpan humour and storytelling.

With Queen Anne (Colman) in ill health, the film follows Stone and Weisz competing to be the increasingly esoteric monarch’s favourite consort, and essentially the true wielder of the throne’s power. The two are not afraid to get dirty to disgrace the other and get the upper hand. It’s a genuinely hilarious and disturbing movie that very much looks to match the tone ofPoor Things.

Stone was actually offered the lead role inPoor Thingswhile filming this movie and it makes sense. Her performance is exceptional, (and her British accent is actually really good) but so too are Colman and Weisz.

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2. The Lighthouse

Starring Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattison,The Lighthouseis a visually striking horror movie that I think has a similar vibe to the aesthetic ofPoor Things.It’s a beautifully artificial setup. The similarities don’t end there. Much likePoor Thingshas clear influences from Frankenstein,The Lighthouseis based on the work of another 19th-century writer. Edgar Allen Poe.

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Admittedly this is not a movie for the faint-hearted but it’s so difficult not to get wrapped up in the central performances and overwhelming sense of eerieness throughout this movie. You just know it’s not going to end well. We need more unique stories like this from Hollywood rather than just pumping out sequels to long-running franchises.

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3. Coraline

Neil Gaiman’s iconic story also makes for a great movie.CoralineandPoor Thingslead Bella both seem to have an excitement for the world and fresh eyes (not buttons) to take everything in.

If you’ve not read the book you’re missing out, but even if you have, the movie is sufficiently different to be worth a watch.

Poor Things Release Date

Those in the US have been given an early Christmas present with the movie launching on the 8th of December. UK and Ireland fans will have to wait a whole year (ok a month) with a January 12th (2024!) release. Spare a thought for those in Australia however who need to stay patient until January 18th.

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2. The Lighthouse#

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1. The Favourite

2. The Lighthouse

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3. Coraline

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