Review of Frankenhooker (1990) by Richard R — 23 Jun 2007

Arguably, one of the funniest B horror/comedy I've seen.

This review of Frankenhooker (1990) was written by Richard R on 23 Jun 2007.

Frankenhooker has generally received mixed reviews.

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By James M (2,946) on 20 Jul 2010

A very silly comedy-horror movie in the crudest taste. It's actually better than it sounds…

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This film may not have the genius or good story-telling of Basket-Case, but it has the weirdness. This is one odd fucking film…

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By Andy C (1,868) on 24 May 2010

I am not actually proud that I ahve seen this one, but it is fun, if only for its primitive special effects…

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It's so bad it's good! It's stupid yet a cult wannabe movie. It has over-the-top dialogue and scenes that would make even a monkey laugh…

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By Emily W (395) on 26 Dec 2010

Some campy horror movies turn out to be classics, so just stink. This one is no classic…

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By Andrew M (2,871) on 08 Dec 2009

Lines you will repeat as long as you live…

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By Nicole T (348) on 05 May 2016

Okay but this was actually really good??? 4 stars…

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By Jon C (1,457) on 04 Aug 2015

A 90's black horror comedy that subdues itself in body horror and chuckle-worthy giggles a modern take on the Frankenstein story spruced up…

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By Eric R (1,431) on 02 May 2012

Bill Murray is quoted with saying If you only see one movie this year, it should be Frankenhooker when this film fist came out…

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