Frankenhooker (1990)
Release Year: 1990
Nation: United States of America
Alternative Title: Que Pedaço De Mulher, FRanken Puta, Франкеншлюха
Director: Frank Henenlotter
Writer: Frank Henenlotter, Robert Martin
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
Companies: Levins-Henenlotter Productions, Shapiro-Glickenhaus Entertainment
Genre: Comedy, Horror, Science Fiction
Awards & Similar
Awards: N/A
Similar:
Keywords
Keywords: brothel, crack cocaine, dark comedy, lightning, mad scientist, new york city, prostitute, reanimation
Story
In 'Frankenhooker', a medical school dropout named Jeffrey Franken becomes obsessed with bringing his fiancée back to life after she dies in a lawnmower accident. Unable to save her entire body, Jeffrey decides to reassemble her using parts scavenged from prostitutes he lures into a hotel room in New York City's red light district. His plan involves reanimating the body parts using electrical currents induced by lightning strikes.
Summary
'Frankenhooker' is a 1990 dark comedy horror film directed by Frank Henenlotter, known for his 'Basket Case' series. The movie blends elements of science fiction and horror with comedic undertones, centering around Jeffrey Franken's misguided attempt to resurrect his fiancée using unconventional methods. Set in New York City, the film explores themes of obsession, desperation, and the lengths one might go to for love.
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