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Frankenhooker

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Frankenhooker

R

1990

1h 28m

Comedy

Sci-Fi

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A New Jersey mad doctor (James Lorinz) rebuilds his girlfriend (Patty Mullen) with body parts from exploded hookers.

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Variety Staff

Variety

Lorinz has some inspired moments of self-absorbed craziness as Jeffrey, and Mullen reveals a fine talent for physical comedy when Elizabeth returns as the lumbering, mind-blown Frankenhooker.

Mar 26, 2009

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Nigel Floyd

Time Out

The resulting fragmented mess will no doubt keep some in stitches, but it is definitely less than the sum of its body parts.

Jan 26, 2006

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Vincent Canby

New York Times

It's the sort of film that would probably be most fun to see around midnight.

Rated: 3/5

May 20, 2003

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Trace Thurman

Horror Queers Podcast

Exactly what you expect (and want) out of a Henenlotter joint, with a superb turn from Patty Mullen as the titular creature.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jun 2, 2025

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Joe Lipsett

Horror Queers Podcast

Another classic Henenlotter text, featuring a gem of a comedic performance by Patty Mullen. Equal parts exploitation and comedy, Frankenhooker is delightful and surprisingly progressive (minus the super crack)

Rated: 3.5/5

May 28, 2025

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Kevin Carr

Fat Guys at the Movies

It has all the bawdy elements of late 20th century exploitation but plays so much tamer – and at times downright silly – to the modern eye.

Rated: 2.5/4

Sep 22, 2023

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Nick O

James Lorinz deserves an Oscar for his performance as the New Jersey mad scientist who rebuilds his fiancé after a tragic lawnmower accident, using discarded exploded hooker parts. This flick is pure genius!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/25/25

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Anton H

Love a hearty serving of dark humor? Here’s a smorgasbord! This is an EASY candidate for the zaniest, most ridiculously satisfying example of utterly shameless schlock and low-budget “Gore-ror” I have ever seen.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/08/24

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Landon J

A very forgettable one. Some good and interesting moments keep you interested but won't satisfy in the end. Sadly one that fumbles it's premise and lacks the kind of thing that would draw you to a title like this to begin with.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

10/31/24

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Jens B

This film has everything: hookers, crack, exploding hookers, Frankenhooker, death by lawnmower, a one-eyed brain-pet, a mountain of boobs, New York's most disgusting (but sexpositive) bar, pervy old man – a delight! Chef's kiss!

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

09/07/24

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chris h

Horrible even for a B movie...don't bother

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

08/06/24

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Finn P

Best movie ever created tbh

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/19/24

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Synopsis

A New Jersey mad doctor (James Lorinz) rebuilds his girlfriend (Patty Mullen) with body parts from exploded hookers.

Director: Frank Henenlotter
Producer: Edgar Ievins
Production Co: Shapiro-Glickenhaus Entertainment
Rating: R
Genre: Comedy, Sci-Fi
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 4, 2014
Runtime: 1h 28m
Sound Mix: Surround

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