Review of Frankenhooker (1990) by Lana J — 25 Sep 2005

It has been probley 10 or more years since I have seen it...but I do remember it being a favorite of mine when I was younger.

This review of Frankenhooker (1990) was written by Lana J on 25 Sep 2005.

Frankenhooker has generally received mixed reviews.

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