Hollywood Chainsaw Hookers (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1988, Hollywood Chainsaw Hookers is a comedy and horror film directed by Fred Olen Ray, running about 75 minutes. “They charge an arm and a leg!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Los Angeles private eye Jack Chandler is hired by a worried mother to find her missing runaway daughter, Samantha. As Chandler searches for her whereabouts, he uncovers an evil cult that worships an Egyptian god, whose followers commit human sacrifices with chainsaws to appease their deity. He soon learns that Samantha has revenge in store for the cult leader and his bevy of blood-thirsty, chainsaw-wielding hookers.
Who’s in it. Hollywood Chainsaw Hookers stars Gunnar Hansen as The Stranger, Linnea Quigley as Samantha, John Henry Richardson as Jack Chandler and Dawn Wildsmith as Lori, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Hollywood Chainsaw Hookers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hollywood Chainsaw Hookers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hollywood Chainsaw Hookers tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hollywood Chainsaw Hookers (1988)?
- In US, Hollywood Chainsaw Hookers is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hollywood Chainsaw Hookers worth watching?
- Hollywood Chainsaw Hookers holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hollywood Chainsaw Hookers?
- Hollywood Chainsaw Hookers stars Gunnar Hansen, Linnea Quigley, John Henry Richardson, Dawn Wildsmith and Michelle Bauer.
- When was Hollywood Chainsaw Hookers released?
- Hollywood Chainsaw Hookers was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.