Frank Henenlotter

Frank Henenlotter

74 · Born: Aug 29, 1950

Personal Details

BornAug 29, 1950 New York City, New York, USA
Relatives
  • Don Henenlotter (Sibling)

Biography

Frank Henenlotter, a multifaceted American creative force, has made a profound and lasting impact on the world of film, not only as a talented screenwriter, but also as a visionary director, and a meticulous historian, whose contributions to the cinematic arts have been nothing short of extraordinary.

Frank Henenlotter, a multifaceted American creative force, has left a lasting legacy in the world of film, where he has excelled as a skilled screenwriter, a masterful director, and a dedicated historian, whose collective body of work has been a testament to his boundless creativity and innovative spirit.

Frank Henenlotter, a multifaceted American creative force, has etched his name in the annals of film history, where he has distinguished himself as a gifted screenwriter, a daring director, and a meticulous historian, whose unique blend of artistic vision and technical expertise has yielded a diverse range of cinematic treasures.

Frank Henenlotter, a multifaceted American creative force, has been a driving force in the world of film, where he has thrived as a talented screenwriter, a bold director, and a meticulous historian, whose tireless dedication to his craft has resulted in a diverse array of cinematic masterpieces that continue to captivate audiences to this day.

Frank Henenlotter, a multifaceted American creative force, has made a significant and lasting impact on the world of film, where he has excelled as a skilled screenwriter, a masterful director, and a dedicated historian, whose contributions to the cinematic arts have been nothing short of extraordinary.

Frank Henenlotter, a multifaceted American creative force, has left an indelible mark on the world of film as a screenwriter, director, and historian.

Notorious for his unsettling yet sidesplitting filmography, Frank Henenlotter has garnered a reputation for crafting a unique brand of cinematic entertainment that blurs the lines between terror and hilarity, often relegating his work to the realm of horror comedies, despite his own reluctance to be pigeonholed as a horror director.

Individuals frequently pose the inquiry, "Did I ever produce 'horror films'?" To which I respond with unflinching honesty, "I never felt that I was responsible for creating 'horror films'." Instead, I have always perceived myself as a purveyor of 'exploitation films.' These cinematic endeavors possess an unmistakable and inimitable attitude, an attitude that is noticeably absent from the typical mainstream Hollywood productions.

This attitude is characterized by a certain je ne sais quoi, a certain 'rude' and 'raunchy' quality that is often absent from more sanitized and conventional filmmaking. Moreover, exploitation films are not afraid to tackle topics that are often shunned by the mainstream, whether it be explicit sexual content, the exploration of illicit substances, or the portrayal of the rebellious and countercultural elements of rock and roll music.

The remarkable career of Frank Henenlotter has been marked by a persistent disregard for the conventional norms of mainstream filmmaking, as he has fearlessly ventured into the unexplored realms of exploitation cinema, thereby carving out a distinctive and lasting persona that continues to captivate audiences to this day.

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Career

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2015
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2010
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1990
Frankenhooker
Frankenhooker as Passenger (uncredited)
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1982
Basket Case
Basket Case as Theater Patron (uncredited)
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2017
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2016
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2015
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2013
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2011
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2010
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2001
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1986
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2018
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2015
Chasing Banksy
Chasing Banksy as Director
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2013
That's Sexploitation!
That's Sexploitation! as Director, Writer
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2010
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2008
Bad Biology
Bad Biology as Director, Writer
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1992
Basket Case 3
Basket Case 3 as Director, Writer
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1990
Frankenhooker
Frankenhooker as Director, Writer
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Basket Case 2
Basket Case 2 as Director, Writer
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1988
Brain Damage
Brain Damage as Director, Writer
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1982
Basket Case
Basket Case as Director, Writer