Review of Frankenhooker (1990) by Morpheus O — 31 Mar 2009

From the man that brought us basket case. Props for that.

This review of Frankenhooker (1990) was written by Morpheus O on 31 Mar 2009.

Frankenhooker has generally received mixed reviews.

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Lines you will repeat as long as you live…

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See it with a six pack. Is it wrong that I thought she was hotter as Frankenhooker…

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