FRANKENHOOKER RESURRECTS IN 4K ULTRA HD FROM SYNAPSE FILMS THIS OCTOBER

Cult horror fans, mark your calendars: Frank Henenlotter’s outrageous 1990 splatter-comedy Frankenhooker is making its way to 4K Ultra HD this October, courtesy of Synapse Films. Known for his bizarre and hilarious contributions to genre cinema with Basket Case and Brain Damage, Henenlotter delivers a twisted, neon-lit spin on the Frankenstein mythos that has earned a devoted following among cult collectors.

When Jeffrey Franken’s fiancée (Patty Mullen, Penthouse 1988 Pet of the Year) is accidentally shredded by a rogue lawnmower, he concocts a plan to bring her back to life—one body part at a time. Using his volatile “Super Crack” to lure New York City prostitutes, Jeffrey reassembles his beloved Elizabeth with explosive results. What follows is a delirious mix of campy humor, sleazy 42nd Street chaos, and high-voltage horror.

Synapse presents Frankenhooker in a brand-new 2025 4K restoration with Dolby Vision and HDR10 compatibility, along with a loaded two-disc set featuring a fresh 5.1 mix, extensive extras, and the uncut version from original 35mm vault materials. Physical media collectors won’t want to miss this definitive edition of a cult classic.

SPECS

Frankenhooker (1990) – 4K Ultra HD / Blu-ray Combo Pack

• Release Date: Early October 2026

• Label: Synapse Films

• Brand-New 2025 4K Restoration from Original 35mm Materials

• Dolby Vision / HDR10 Presentation

• 5.1 Remastered Surround + Original 2.0 Audio

• Audio Commentary: Frank Henenlotter & Gabe Bartalos

• Featurette: 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 Photo Scrapbook

• Original Theatrical Trailer

• Region: Likely Region-Free (TBD)

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