While we're in the middle of a monster movie renaissance, Synapse Films is throwing it back to the cult classics with a shiny new limited edition 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray release of Frank Henenlotter's 1990 horror-comedy Frankenhooker.
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 is also included), Synapse's new exclusive side-loading chipboard slipcase edition of of Frankenhooker is limited to 5000 units, and is now available to pre-order for April 7 release.
Special features on the new release of Frankenhooker include:
- 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
Starring James Lorinz and Patty Mullen, Frankenhooker is exactly what you'd expect from a twisted take on Mary Shelley's seminal sci-fi classic from the director of Basket Case and Brain Damage:
When Jeffrey Franken’s fiancée (Mullen) 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!
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