Dr. Hackenstein
“His experiments will leave you in stitches.”
Synopsis
Dr. Hackenstein is a genial but somewhat misguided scientist. He murders the locals for their body parts, but it's not for power or scientific research; he just needs them to put his wife back together.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →David Muir
Dr. Elliot Hackenstein
Michael Ensign
Dean Slesinger
Cathy Cahn
Yolanda
Stacey Travis
Melanie Victor
Dyanne DiRosario
Wendy
Catherine Davis Cox
Leslie
John Alexis
Alex
Anne Ramsey
Ruby Rhodes
Logan Ramsey
Xavier Rhodes
William Schreiner
Detective Olin
Phyllis Diller
Mrs. Trilling
Jeff Rector
Officer Robbins
Sylvia Lee Baker
Sheila
Christy Botkin
Sheila's Voice
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 25, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Clark
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Clark
- Original Score
- Randy Miller
- Original Title
- Dr. Hackenstein
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Troma Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Clark
Richard Clark
Randy Miller
Jens Sturup
Tony Miller
Tony Miller, Megan Barnett, Jerry Feifer, Renza Mizbani
Department Leadership Roster
Megan Barnett
Producer
Jens Sturup
Director of Photography
Tony Miller
Editor
Renza Mizbani
Producer
Leon A. King
Production Design
Tony Snegoff
Stunt Coordinator
Randy Miller
Original Music Composer
Richard Clark
Director
Richard Clark
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Dr. Hackenstein.
Featured In Curated Collections
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Hackenstein
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dr. Hackenstein about?
Dr. Hackenstein is a genial but somewhat misguided scientist. He murders the locals for their body parts, but it's not for power or scientific research; he just needs them to put his wife back together.
Who directed Dr. Hackenstein?
Dr. Hackenstein was directed by Richard Clark.
Who stars in Dr. Hackenstein?
The principal cast of Dr. Hackenstein includes David Muir, Michael Ensign, Cathy Cahn, Stacey Travis, Dyanne DiRosario.
When was Dr. Hackenstein released and how long is it?
Dr. Hackenstein was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Dr. Hackenstein?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dr. Hackenstein was composed by Randy Miller.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dr. Hackenstein?
Dr. Hackenstein holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).