Dr. Hackenstein is only an occasionally funny, but mostly meandering motion picture about sutures and stupidity.
Dr. Hackenstein (1988)
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Runtime: 88 mins
Genre: Horror/Suspense
Synopsis: DR. HACKENSTEIN was among the first films to blend pure gore with slapstick comedy, a trend followed by productions such as BRIDE OF REANIMATOR and SCARY MOVIE. In this reimagining of the Mary... DR. HACKENSTEIN was among the first films to blend pure gore with slapstick comedy, a trend followed by productions such as BRIDE OF REANIMATOR and SCARY MOVIE. In this reimagining of the Mary Shelly classic, a doctor (David Muir) who wants to bring his dead wife back to life needs only a few spare parts to complete the task. When some unexpected house guests show up, they, if a bit unwillingly, give him a hand, a leg, an eye, and anything else needed to resurrect his beloved (and in an even better body!). [More]
Starring: David Muir, Phyllis Diller, Anne Ramsey, Logan Ramsey
Starring: David Muir, Phyllis Diller, Anne Ramsey, Logan Ramsey, John Alexis, Cathy Cahn, Catherine Davis Cox, Dyanne DiRosario, Stacy Travis
Director: Richard Clark
Director: Richard Clark
Composer: Randy Miller
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