Frankenhooker is not the worst Frankenstein adaptation out there (hello, Jesse James Meets Frankenstein’s Daughter) but it ranks low. This 1990 black comedy comes from exploitation maestro, Frank Henenlotter, the director of Basket Case. Like Basket Case, Frankenhooker is sleazy, crass, and gory; but unlike its predecessor, Frankenhooker lacks inspiration. Director: Frank Henenlotter Producer: Edgar IevinsWriters: Frank Henenlotter, Robert MartinCinematographer: Robert M. BaldwinEditor: Kevin TrentMusic: Joe RenzettiSelect Cast: James Lorinz, … Continue reading Frankenhooker (1990) Movie Review
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The Ghost of Frankenstein (1942) Movie Review
Or as others may say, "The Shadow of Frankenstein". The fourth film in the classic Universal series is a fall from grace compared to the proceeding three; budgets, runtime, and marquee actors are all downsized. Despite the newly minted B-movie status, however, there is enough spooky charm to make Ghost of Frankenstein worthwhile. Director: Erle C. … Continue reading The Ghost of Frankenstein (1942) Movie Review
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