Frankenhooker
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| Directed by | Frank Henenlotter |
| Produced by | James Glickenhaus |
| Written by | Robert ("Bob") Martin and Frank Henenlotter |
| Starring | Patty Mullen, Louise Lasser, James Lorinz |
| Music by | Joe Renzetti |
| Editing by | Kevin Tent |
| Release date(s) | June 1, 1990 |
| Running time | 85 min. |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $2,500,000 |
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Frankenhooker (1990) is a black comedy movie inspired by Mary Shelley's novel. The film was directed by Frank Henenlotter and stars James Lorinz as medical school drop out Jeffrey Franken and former Penthouse Pet Patty Mullen as the title character (who wears a fatsuit in the beginning of the movie).
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[edit] Plot
When his gorgeous fiancée "goes to pieces" in a freak lawnmower accident, aspiring mad scientist Jeffrey Franken is determined to put her back together again. With the aid of an explosive superdrug, he sets about reassembling his girlfriend, selecting the choicest bits from a bevy of raunchy New York prostitutes. But his bizarre plan soon goes awry. His reanimated girlfriend no longer craves his body... she craves everybody! And, for money, she'll love anyone... to death! [1]
[edit] Cast
| Actor/Actress | Role |
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| James Lorinz | Jeffrey Franken |
| Joanne Ritchie | Mrs. Shelley |
| Joseph Gonzalez | Zorro the Pimp |
| Patty Mullen | Elizabeth Shelley |
| J.J. Clark | Mr. Shelley |
| Carissa Channing | Dolores |
| Shirl Bernheim | Elizabeth's Grandmother |
| Judy Grafe | Newscaster |
| Helmar Augustus Cooper | Detective Anderson |
| Louise Lasser | Jeffrey's Mother |
| John Zacherle | Weatherman |
| Charlotte J. Helmkamp | Honey |
| Kimberly Taylor | Amber |
| Shirley Stoler | Spike the Bartender |
| Ari M. Roussimoff | Zorro's Customer |
[edit] Releases
"Frankenhooker" was released on home video in both rated and unrated versions, as the unrated version has a considerably greater amount of nudity than the cut version that has played on TV over the years.
"Frankenhooker" was well known for its unique interactive VHS cover box; when the subway lamp post was pressed by the customer, the box spoke back the line, "Wanna date?" from the film.
On October 17, 2006, the film was digitally remastered and released on DVD by Unearthed Films in its original, uncut and complete form. Featured on the bottom right of the cover is actor Bill Murray's famous quote, "if you see one movie this year, it should be Frankenhooker."
