After his girlfriend dies in an unusual accident that leaves her in pieces, aspiring mad scientist and med-school drop out Jeffrey Franken comes up with a plan to bring her back to life by reassembling her with parts from dead New York City prostitutes. This film is far more comedy than horror and is one of cult director Frank Henenlotter's best. The effects are purposely cheesy and fun as to let you know exactly what the filmmakers are going for. James Lorinz plays his role as Jeffery perfectly and Louise Lasser steals the show as his mom in the small screen time she has. Patty Mullen (once a Penthouse pet) plays the reassembled girlfriend well showing off some good comic chops. Cult film reviewer Joe Bob Briggs gives it four stars and Bill Murray himself has praised it after seeing only a rough cut. Good stuff!
Review of Frankenhooker
