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Frankenhooker

"A terrifying tale of sluts and bolts."

June 1, 1990 1h 25m 6.3/10 (361 votes)

Originally released in 1990. Frankenhooker is a comedy/horror film. directed by Frank Henenlotter. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring James Lorinz, Patty Mullen, and Joseph Gonzalez

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date June 1, 1990 35 years ago
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Runtime 1h 25m 85 minutes total
User Rating 6.3/10 Good (361 votes)
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Budget $2.5M Production budget
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Box Office $205.1K 0.1x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$2,500,000
Revenue
$205,068

Production Companies

  • Levins-Henenlotter Productions
  • Shapiro-Glickenhaus Entertainment

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 distr...

Who directed Frankenhooker?

Frankenhooker was directed by Frank Henenlotter.

How long is Frankenhooker?

Frankenhooker has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).

When was Frankenhooker released?

Frankenhooker was released on June 1, 1990 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Frankenhooker?

The main cast of Frankenhooker includes James Lorinz, Patty Mullen, Joseph Gonzalez, Charlotte J. Helmkamp, Joanne Ritchie.

Is Frankenhooker worth watching?

Frankenhooker has a user rating of 6.3/10 based on 361 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.