---
title: "Dr. Hackenstein"
year: 1989
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/dr-hackenstein-1989"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 216683
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 88
community_rating: 3.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Dr. Hackenstein (1989) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/dr-hackenstein-1989

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Dr. Hackenstein is a film first released in 1989. Catalogued under Horror, Comedy. Produced and broadcast by Troma Entertainment. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A misguided scientist murders locals for body parts to reassemble his wife."

### Why Watch
- features a unique romantic motivation for a mad scientist
- blends horror and comedy elements in its 1989 release

### Caveats & Content Note
- involves the murder of local citizens for body parts
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains horror and comedy themes, including murder for body parts, and carries an R rating.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: horror, comedy, quirky, morbid

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Richard Clark
- **Networks / Studios**: Troma Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **David Muir** as *Dr. Elliot Hackenstein*
- **Michael Ensign** as *Dean Slesinger*
- **Cathy Cahn** as *Yolanda*
- **Stacey Travis** as *Melanie Victor*
- **Dyanne DiRosario** as *Wendy*
- **Catherine Davis Cox** as *Leslie*
- **John Alexis** as *Alex*
- **Anne Ramsey** as *Ruby Rhodes*
- **Logan Ramsey** as *Xavier Rhodes*
- **William Schreiner** as *Detective Olin*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Dr. Hackenstein released?
The film was released on 01/25/1989 in the US.

### Q: What is the runtime of Dr. Hackenstein?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 28 minutes.

### Q: What genres does Dr. Hackenstein belong to?
The movie is classified under horror and comedy.

### Q: What is the MPAA rating of Dr. Hackenstein?
The film carries an R rating.

### Q: What motivates the scientist in Dr. Hackenstein?
He murders locals for body parts not for power or research, but to put his wife back together.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Dr. Hackenstein — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/216683)

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