Synapse Films Is Releasing A Standard Edition Of Their Frankenhooker 4K UHD This October
By Lio Renwick
Synapse Films is releasing Frankenhooker (1990), Frank Henenlotter's sexy horror-comedy twist on the Frankenstein legend, as a standard edition 4K UHD + Blu-ray combo pack in early October 2026.
The release presents the uncut version in an all-new 2025 4K Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) restoration, created in-house by Synapse Films from the archival uncut original 35mm vault materials, with a newly remastered 5.1 surround sound mix alongside the original English 2.0. It follows the label's other recent 4K horror work, including its 4K UHD release of Prom Night (1980) and the in-house restoration of The Deadly Spawn.
Special Features and Technical Specs
Format: 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray + Blu-ray (two-disc combo pack)
Edition: Standard edition
Disc count: Two-disc set (1 × 4K UHD Blu-ray + 1 × Blu-ray)
Video: All-new 2025 4K restoration created by Synapse Films from the archival uncut original 35mm vault materials; presents the uncut version of the film
Dolby Vision / HDR: Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible)
Audio: Newly remastered 5.1 surround sound mix; original English 2.0 sound mix also included
Director: Frank Henenlotter
Cast: James Lorinz (King of New York, Street Trash, Last Exit to Brooklyn), Patty Mullen, Joanne Ritchie, Joseph Gonzalez, Jennifer Delora, with Louise Lasser (TV's Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman) and Shirley Stoler (The Honeymoon Killers, The Deer Hunter)
Special Features
- TWO-DISC (4K BLU-RAY/BLU-RAY) COMBO PACK RELEASE
- NEW 4K RESTORATION OF THE FILM (2025)
- DOLBY VISION/HDR PRESENTATION OF THE FILM
- Audio commentary with director Frank Henenlotter and Make-Up Effects Designer, Gabe Bartalos
- 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" - Featurette
- Jennifer Delora's "Frankenhooker" Photo Scrapbook - Featurette
- Theatrical trailer
Frankenhooker arrives from Synapse Films in early October 2026.
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