A terrifying tale of sluts and bolts.
Film Synopsis
Frankenhooker (1990) follows a medical school dropout whose fiancée is killed in a gruesome accident, prompting him to preserve her head and pursue a method of reanimation. As he assembles a new body from the remains of sex workers and brings it to life through experimental bioelectricity, the revived figure escapes and leaves a trail of destructive encounters. This black comedy horror film develops grim tension, with obsession, bodily reconstruction, and warped idealism driving violent outcomes.
Frankenhooker 4K UHD, Blu-ray & DVD editions
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| Disc Extras | Synapse BD-ALL 4K/US 2026 | Synapse BD-ALL/US 2011 | Arrow BD-ALL/US/OOP 2012 | Unearthed Films DVD-0/US/OOP 2008 | Simitar DVD-0/US/OOP 1998 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio Commentary by Director/Co-Writer Frank Henenlotter and Actor James Lorintz | |||||
| Audio Commentary by Director/Co-Writer Frank Henenlotter and Makeup Effects Artist Gabe Bartalos | |||||
| Introduction by Director/Co-Writer Frank Henenlotter and Actor James Lorintz | |||||
| Your Date’s on a Plate: The Making of “Frankenhooker” | |||||
| Jennifer Delora’s “Frankenhooker” Scrapbook | |||||
| Tour with Gabe Bartalos of His Effects Lab | |||||
| A Salad That Was Once Named Elizabeth - Interview with Actress Patty Mullen | |||||
| A Stitch in Time: The Make-Up Effects of “Frankenhooker” - Interview with Makeup Effects Artist Gabe Bartalos | |||||
| Turning Tricks - Interview with Actress Jennifer Delora | |||||
| Stills Gallery | |||||
| Biography: Actress Louise Lasser | |||||
| Production Notes | |||||
| Theatrical Trailer |
Edition and Packaging Notes
- Arrow’s Blu-ray incudes a 12-page booklet with writing by Calum Waddell (“Basket Case”) and a double-sided foldout poster. Trailers included: Basket Case (1982), Brain Damage (1988) and Basket Case 2 (1990). Reissued as a standard edition without booklet and poster (2013/12/09).
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