Gashes will only appear after the initial attack. Stop motion was significantly less advanced in the 80's than it was in the 30's. Cops find murder humorous. Major operations don't hurt. Being normal is not desirable.
Flesh is surprisingly crunchy.
Pieces left over from operations are taken home and thrown out in the trash. Freaks need lovin' too. Freaks have a thing for panties. New York women are very forgiving. Murder brings on urges to have sex.