Frankenhooker will be released on 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray April 7 exclusively from Synapse Films. Limited to 5,000, it costs $49.95.
The 1990 horror comedy is directed by Frank Henenlotter (Basket Case, Brain Damage) from a script he co-wrote with Robert Martin (Basket Case 3).
It has been newly restored in 4K from the uncut original 35mm vault materials with Dolby Vision and a newly remastered 5.1 surround sound mix. The original 2.0 audio mix also included.
Special features:
- New 4K Dolby Vision 2160p master from Uncut Original 35mm Vault Materials
- Audio commentary by Director Frank Henenlotter and Make-Up Effects Designer Gabe Bartalos
- A Salad That Was Once Named Elizabeth – Patty Mullen Featurette
- A Stitch in Time: The Make-Up Effects of Frankenhooker – Gabe Bartalos Featurette
- Turning Tricks: Jennifer Delora Remembers Frankenhooker
- Jennifer Delora’s Frankenhooker Photo Scrapbook
- Theatrical trailer
- Side-loading chipboard slipcase with artwork from Sean Longmore and Joel Robinson
- Reversible case artwork
When Jeffrey Franken’s fiancée is chopped to pieces by the blades of a remote-controlled lawnmower, he uses his dubious medical knowledge to try to bring her back to life. Using his home-made explosive “super crack” to entice beautiful New York City prostitutes, Jeffrey resurrects his beloved Elizabeth using their assorted body parts. Unfortunately for him, Elizabeth’s brain is scrambled and she runs amok on 42nd Street, turning tricks and bringing high-voltage death to her customers.
James Lorinz and Patty Mullen star with Charlotte Helmkamp, Louise Lasser, Lia Chang, Jennifer DeLora, Heather Hunter, Kimberly Taylor, and Shirley Stoler.
Once the limited edition sells out, standard single-disc versions will be made available.
