Frankenhooker (1990)

A terrifying tale of sluts and bolts.

Frankenhooker (1990) poster

A medical school dropout loses his fiancée in a tragic lawnmower incident and decides to bring her back to life. Unfortunately, he was only able to save her head, so he goes to the red light district in the city and lures prostitutes into a hotel room so he can collect body parts to reassemble her.

Director: Frank Henenlotter
Genre: Comedy, Horror, Science Fiction
Runtime: 85 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Joe Renzetti
Cinematography: Robert M. Baldwin
Editing: Kevin Tent
Production: Levins-Henenlotter Productions, Shapiro-Glickenhaus Entertainment
Country: United States of America
Language: English, svenska
Budget: $3M
Box Office: $205,068
Original Language: en

Themes

Dark Comedy and Irony, Widowhood and Coping with Loss

Keywords

new york city, prostitute, lightning, brothel, pimp, dark comedy, mad scientist, grieving widower, grief, reanimation, crack cocaine, drugs, widower, campy, frankenstein

Trailer

Frankenhooker Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Frankenhooker about?
A medical school dropout loses his fiancée in a tragic lawnmower incident and decides to bring her back to life. Unfortunately, he was only able to save her head, so he goes to the red light district in the city and lures prostitutes into a hotel room so he can collect body parts to reassemble her.
Who directed Frankenhooker?
Frankenhooker was directed by Frank Henenlotter.
Who stars in Frankenhooker?
Frankenhooker stars James Lorinz, Patty Mullen, Joseph Gonzalez, Charlotte J. Helmkamp, Joanne Ritchie, J.J. Clark.
How long is Frankenhooker?
Frankenhooker has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
What genre is Frankenhooker?
Frankenhooker is a Comedy, Horror, Science Fiction film.
What is the budget of Frankenhooker?
Frankenhooker had a budget of $3M.
How much did Frankenhooker gross?
Frankenhooker grossed $205,068 worldwide.
Where was Frankenhooker produced?
Frankenhooker was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Frankenhooker?
The themes of Frankenhooker include: Dark Comedy and Irony, Widowhood and Coping with Loss.