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Lisa

Play trailer Poster for Lisa PG-13 Released Apr 20, 1990 1h 35m Mystery & Thriller Play Trailer Watchlist
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Single mom Katherine (Cheryl Ladd) forbids her 14-year-old daughter, Lisa (Staci Keanan), from dating. Frustrated, Lisa and her equally lonely friend Wendy (Tanya Fenmore) take to secretly following attractive men, sneakily learning their numbers and prank calling them. It's all in fun until Lisa phones the handsome Richard (D.W. Moffett), who mistakes her for a grown woman and forges an emotional connection with her. But Lisa doesn't know that Richard is a stalker himself, and he's dangerous.

Critics Reviews

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Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times If it had developed in a subtle, realistic, logical way, it could have become a neat little Hitchcockian thriller. Rated: 1.5/4 Jan 1, 2000 Full Review Paul Lê Bloody Disgusting The director [...] may have made Lisa for a younger target demographic including his then-fourteen-year-old daughter, but there is something very special about the film that affects viewers of all ages. Rated: 4/5 Jul 21, 2023 Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews ...partially watchable yet mostly underwhelming... Rated: 2/4 Jun 5, 2022 Full Review Bill Chambers Film Freak Central I saw Lisa at the right age to metabolize it as a hang-out movie; when I watch the film today, it's a reunion with old friends. A reunion with youthful navet, too. Rated: 4/4 Mar 3, 2022 Full Review Nicholas Bell IONCINEMA.com Unfortunately, the rather hokey genre elements this is married to eventually sullies these finer points, reducing the film to a rather generically inclined thriller, albeit one with actual consideration for its female characters. Rated: 2.5/5 Oct 20, 2020 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Well-crafted serial killer thriller. Rated: B- Mar 21, 2015 Full Review Read all reviews

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Jeff M If I were ever to write the Jeff Marshall Dictionary of Cinema, I would use a still from this movie next to my definition of BLAH. There is not a single exceptional or above average aspect of this movie - nary a tense moment or a particularly well acted scene or anything showing the last bit of originality. Let's face it, my 8 month old great-nephew could have guessed where this was going within the first ten minutes - and he's only been exposed to Peppa Pig and Little Baby Bum. I think there's actually potential in the subject matter - although it admittedly feels a bit gross and pervy in the world of 2021. The actions taken by Keanan here seem a little over the top and pushing the boundaries of believability, although I don't have a teenage daughter, so I know not of what I speak. There is some fun, I suppose, in seeing the dated hair and outfits. And younger viewers may need schooled on the answering machines and telephone booths that appear throughout the film. Moffett actually comes off a bit creepy behind his good looks and, given better material, might have been a memorable villain. As it is, you might want to put this on if you want a nice nap - you'll be able to dream about the plot, and I guarantee you'll get 95% of it correct. No likes yet Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/22/24 Full Review Steve D tv movie of the week at best. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 09/09/23 Full Review Audience Member I loved it! The 90s look is everything and this is such a cautionary tale for young girls out there! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/16/23 Full Review Audience Member This is a classic from the early 90s. Sure we don't use telephones and play prank phone call games anymore but back then we did and this movie scared us off of it forever !! Great acting, tension builds, great ending !! Pretty tame compared to today's thrillers but stilll a fun watch. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/22/23 Full Review Audience Member I thought it was a very stylish and classy thriller/horror movie with a great cast Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/31/23 Full Review Audience Member The best. Awesome script and music. Loved everything about this film. Gem. Such a gem. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/15/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Single mom Katherine (Cheryl Ladd) forbids her 14-year-old daughter, Lisa (Staci Keanan), from dating. Frustrated, Lisa and her equally lonely friend Wendy (Tanya Fenmore) take to secretly following attractive men, sneakily learning their numbers and prank calling them. It's all in fun until Lisa phones the handsome Richard (D.W. Moffett), who mistakes her for a grown woman and forges an emotional connection with her. But Lisa doesn't know that Richard is a stalker himself, and he's dangerous.
Director
Gary Sherman
Producer
Gary Sherman, Frank Yablans
Screenwriter
Gary Sherman, Karen Clark
Production Co
Gary Sherman Productions, United Artists, Surreal Productions
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 20, 1990, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 3, 2020
Box Office (Gross USA)
$4.1M
Runtime
1h 35m
Sound Mix
Surround