I Am Lisa is a dreadful fable that flips the hero/villain, in a female-led cast that devours the story.

| Jul 27, 2021

Fresh and fun, the compelling storytelling is sure to pull viewers in as it seamlessly weaves werewolf lore into a tried and true revenge narrative complete with working thrills and chills.

| Jul 1, 2021

I am Lisa tears into its premise with ample flair, energy, and resourcefulness. It mostly delivers on the thrills and kills, providing a jolt of energy guaranteed to satisfy genre fans.

| May 28, 2021

This might sound a little mad, it feels like a Western in some places; kinda like Hang 'Em High (1968) only with, you know, werewolves.

| May 9, 2021

I Am Lisa at the very least manages to make yet another case for why women, and indeed queer folk, should be front and center in horror - the stories are more compelling, more complex, and demonstrably more entertaining too.

| Apr 30, 2021

Alright, look, YES this sounds ridiculous - and it is! But, if you lean into that, you'll enjoy it. I appreciate the skillful use of practical F/X, and you know I'm always here for empowering, female-led horror.

| Apr 17, 2021

A no-frills Mean Girls take on lycanthropy, with a dose of stereotypical small-town hicks-and-corruption, wielded for no other reason than to offer us cardboard characters who deserve to die in the worst way.

| Original Score: C-plus | Mar 23, 2021

I Am Lisa is a fun, retro-vibing revenge-horror hybrid, the werewolf elements sitting in nice harmony with the more orthodox revenge elements.

| Mar 14, 2021

I Am Lisa features a talented cast, gnarly makeup effects, and tells an intriguing werewolf story from a female perspective with bite.

| Original Score: 3.5/5 | Mar 11, 2021

I Am Lisa delivers a stand-out revenge film with a lycanthropic bite.

| Original Score: 7/10 | Feb 26, 2021

Fantasy/revenge horror with teeth about women and power in small-town America. Directed by Patrick Rea.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Feb 13, 2021

It's a werewolf film on a budget, but the good storytelling and strong acting shines through. The movie also does well by not falling into the same trappings of other revenge horror films.

| Original Score: B+ | Jan 5, 2021

One comes away from this deliciously atmospheric, intellectually nimble excursion into lycanthropy, wildly entertained and not a little challenged about human nature.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Oct 31, 2020

There are moments, in fact, when "I Am Lisa" flirts with camp, though in the end it cannot commit.

| Original Score: C+ | Oct 9, 2020

The acting by lead actress Vaganos is something that not only sells the story and its horror, but also brings the viewer in so that they can be truly invested by the time the film gets to its main point.

| Original Score: 4.5/5 | Sep 22, 2020

While I Am Lisa is a bit rough around the edges, I found myself oddly mesmerized by this micro-budget revenge tale for the most part.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Sep 22, 2020

Part werewolf movie, part female revenge flick, entertaining small town horror I Am Lisa does a decent job of genre blending, thanks to a smart script and savvy direction from Patrick Rea.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Sep 11, 2020

While it might not be the hairy wolf we're used to, I Am Lisa has plenty of bite and will resonate with much of its audience.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Sep 4, 2020

While not doing much to innovate either the revenge or werewolf movies, I Am Lisa is held aloft by captivating performances from its heroine and villain.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Aug 29, 2020

A werewolf story told within the parameters of a rape/revenge story makes for an interesting premise.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Aug 29, 2020