Review of Frankenhooker (1990) by Stacie — 05 Oct 2007

Henenlotter's masterpiece is frankenawesome.

This review of Frankenhooker (1990) was written by Stacie on 05 Oct 2007.

Frankenhooker has generally received mixed reviews.

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Lines you will repeat as long as you live…

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Written and directed by Frank Henenlotter (Basket Case (1982) and Brain Damage (1988)), this black comedy horror is inspired by Mary Shelley's…

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