Written by: Sam Santiago
The crew at Synapse Films just gets what our horror-loving hearts crave, and with the recent announcement that 1990’s "Frankenhooker" is joining the glorious ranks of 4K UHD on April 7th, they have absolutely knocked it out of the park once again. We have all the details on the release and its stacked lineup of special features below. Check it out.
This new 4k UHD edition is strictly limited to only 5000 units with a rare and soon to be sought after slipcover.
WATCH THE TRAILER FOR "FRANKENHOOKER" BELOW
SYNOPSIS: When Jeffrey Franken’s fiancée, Patty Mullen, Penthouse Magazine’s 1988 Pet of the Year, 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 homemade explosive Super Crack to entice beautiful New York City prostitutes, Jeffrey resurrects his beloved Elizabeth with their assorted body parts. Unfortunately for him, Elizabeth’s brain is scrambled and she runs amok on 42nd Street, turning tricks and delivering high voltage death to her customers.
Starring James Lorinz of "King of New York", "Street Trash", and "Last Exit to Brooklyn", this cult classic also features Louise Lasser of TV’s Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman, and Shirley Stoler of The Honeymoon Killers and The Deer Hunter.
Synapse Films proudly presents the uncut version of Frankenhooker in an all-new 2025 4K Dolby Vision 2160p Ultra High Definition restoration, HDR10 compatible, created from the archival uncut original 35mm vault materials. This release also includes a newly remastered 5.1 surround sound mix, along with the original English 2.0 sound mix.
Please note: This Synapse Films exclusive side-loading chipboard slipcase edition is limited to 5000 units and will only be available directly from Synapse Films and select e-tailers such as DiabolikDVD and OrbitDVD. Once sold out, Synapse Films will release separate single-disc editions through its usual mass market distributor without the limited chipboard case.
Special Features:
Limited edition side loading chipboard slipcase with artwork by Sean Longmore and Joel Robinson
Reversible original poster case artwork
All new 2025 4K Dolby Vision 2160p Ultra High Definition 1.78:1 presentation created by Synapse Films, with a new 1080p Blu ray also derived from this 4K master
Audio commentary with director Frank Henenlotter and makeup effects designer Gabe Bartalos
A Salad That Was Once Named Elizabeth featurette with Patty Mullen
A Stitch in Time: The Makeup Effects of Frankenhooker featurette with Gabe Bartalos
Turning Tricks: Jennifer Delora Remembers Frankenhooker featurette
Jennifer Delora’s Frankenhooker Photo Scrapbook featurette
Theatrical trailer
