Director Yorgos Lanthimos‘ intriguing film “Poor Things,” often referred to as a “female Frankenstein” tale, starring Emma Stone of “Cruella” fame, had its grand premiere at the Venice Film Festival. The initial reactions from the screening have described the movie as a delightful blend of the weird, hilarious, raunchy, and a potential awards contender. Fortunately, for those eagerly awaiting the film, the wait to see “Poor Things” is drawing nearer as it is set to hit theaters on December 8th. To whet your appetite for this upcoming release, a new extended trailer for the film has just been released and can be viewed above.

Written by Tony McNamara and adapted from a novel by Alasdair Gray, “Poor Things” is the extraordinary and fantastical journey of Bella Baxter, portrayed by Emma Stone, a young woman resurrected by the brilliant but unconventional scientist, Dr. Godwin Baxter. Under Dr. Baxter’s guidance, Bella is filled with an insatiable curiosity for the world, prompting her to embark on an adventure alongside the debauched lawyer, Duncan Wedderburn. Their journey spans continents, liberating Bella from the constraints of her time and fostering a commitment to equality and liberation.

The impressive cast of “Poor Things” includes Willem Dafoe as Dr. Godwin Baxter and Mark Ruffalo as Duncan Wedderburn. Furthermore, Ramy Youssef, Jerrod Carmichael, Margaret Qualley, Suzy Bemba, and Christopher Abbott also join this stellar lineup.

Emma Stone and Yorgos Lanthimos previously collaborated on “The Favourite,” a partnership that earned Stone an Oscar nomination. In a Vogue interview, Lanthimos disclosed his long-held desire to bring “Poor Things” to life, dating back to even before his 2015 film, “The Lobster.” The project’s inception can be traced to their time working together on “The Favourite.” Notably, since completing “Poor Things,” they have already embarked on another film project called “And.”

Initially characterized as a “female Frankenstein” story, “Poor Things” unravels as Bella, seeking to escape her abusive husband, drowns herself, leading to her brain being replaced by that of her unborn child.