Head of the Family (1996)
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- R
- 1h 22min
- Comedy, Horror
- Nov 2005 (France)
- Movie
The "head" of the family is literally that - a giant head on a tiny body, who psychically controls the rest of his even more unusual family.
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| Blake Adams | ... |
Lance
(as Blake Bailey)
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| Jacqueline Lovell | ... |
Lorretta
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| Bob Schott | ... |
Otis
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| James Jones | ... |
Wheeler
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Alexandria Quinn | ... |
Ernestina
(as Dianne Colazzo)
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| Gordon Jennison Noice | ... |
Howard
(as Gordon Jennison)
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| J.W. Perra | ... |
Myron
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Vicki Skinner | ... |
Susie
(as Vickie Lynn)
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Robert J. Ferrelli | ... |
Weasel
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Bruce Adel | ... |
Ticket Agent
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Gary Anello | ... |
Arthur
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Billy Mchenry | ... |
Truck Driver
(as Dyer McHenry)
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Rob Roeser | ... |
Justice
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Steven Novak | ... |
Cauchon
(as Steve Novak)
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| Van Epperson | ... |
Chorus
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Ruth Townsend | ... |
Receptionist
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Suzie Chidley | ... |
Pretty Girl
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Tamarah Talbot | ... |
Freak #1 / Snow
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Rick Phares | ... |
Freak #2
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Garvy McNab | ... |
Freak #3
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Loray Quain | ... |
Freak #4
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Samara | ... |
Freak #5
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Russ Herpich | ... |
Freak #6
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Christopher Bergschneider | ... |
Freak #7
(as Chris Bergschneider)
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| Albert Band | ... |
Diner Patron (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Charles Band | ... | (as Robert Talbot) |
Written by
| Charles Band | ... | (story) (as Robert Talbot) |
| Neal Marshall Stevens | ... | (screenplay) (as Benjamin Carr) |
Produced by
| Charles Band | ... | producer (as Robert Talbot) |
| Kirk Edward Hansen | ... | co-producer |
Music by
| Richard Band | ||
| Steve Morrell | ... | (underscore by) (as Steven Morrell) |
Cinematography by
| Adolfo Bartoli | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Poppy Das | ||
| Lazar Djokic | ||
| Steven Nielson | ... | (as Steve Nielson) |
Editorial Department
| Thor Gold | ... | assistant editor |
| K.C. Loesch | ... | assistant editor (as K. C. Loesch) |
| Susan K. Weiler | ... | assistant editor (as Susan Weiler) |
Casting By
| Perry Bullington | ||
| Robert MacDonald | ||
Production Design by
| Annmarie Roberts | ||
Art Direction by
| Margarette Epstein | ||
Set Decoration by
| Melissa Blanchard | ||
Costume Design by
| Heather Priest | ||
Makeup Department
| Christopher Bergschneider | ... | special effects makeup (as Chris Bergschneider) |
| Victoria Bryan | ... | makeup assistant |
| Jeff Postes | ... | special effects makeup assistant |
| Palah Sandling | ... | key makeup artist |
| Len Burge | ... | sculptor (uncredited) |
| Tom Irvin | ... | special makeup effects artist (uncredited) |
| Michael Shelton | ... | special makeup effects artist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Kirk Edward Hansen | ... | production manager |
| Barrett Taylor | ... | post-production supervisor (as Barry Taylor) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Michelle LeDoux | ... | second assistant director |
| Franklin A. Vallette | ... | first assistant director (as Franklin Adreon Vallette) |
Art Department
| David Barile | ... | props assistant |
| Nanci Bennett | ... | scenic (as Nanci E. Bennett) |
| Isaac Friedman | ... | on-set dresser / props |
| Steve Lombar Jr. | ... | swing |
| Sean Maytum | ... | scenic |
| Joe Monaco | ... | leadman / swing |
| Barry Norwood | ... | carpenter |
| Seoter Oner | ... | scenic (as Mr. Seoter Oner) |
| Roberto G. Ramirez | ... | scenic (as Robert G. Ramirez) |
| Melanie Early Raugust | ... | scenic (as Ms. Raugust) |
| Charles Righetti | ... | scenic |
| Aaron S. Rutman | ... | construction coordinator (as Aaron Rutman) |
| Ken Stockman | ... | leadman / swing |
| Kelly Tisdell | ... | scenic |
| Byran Walsh | ... | scenic |
| Tim Zeug | ... | carpenter |
Sound Department
| Mark Allen | ... | sound effects editor |
| Mike Bieriger | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Maxim Carl | ... | adr recordist |
| Billy Flores | ... | assistant engineer |
| Patrick M. Griffith | ... | supervising sound editor |
| John R.F. Halaby | ... | sound mixer (as John R. F. Halaby) |
| Lisa Hannan | ... | sound effects editor |
| Eric Jaffe | ... | sound effects editor (as Eriq Jaffe) |
| Michael Jonascu | ... | sound effects editor (as Mike Jonascu) |
| Wayne Scott Joness | ... | sound effects editor |
| Jeff King | ... | sound effects editor |
| John Kohlbrenner | ... | sound effects editor |
| Chris Longo | ... | dialogue editor |
| Michael McCarty | ... | foley recordist |
| Cynthia Merrill | ... | foley artist |
| Paul N.J. Ottosson | ... | sound effects editor (as Paul N. J. Ottosson) |
| Jesse Pomeroy | ... | adr & dialogue editor |
| Ken Poteat | ... | dialogue editor |
| Dave Reynolds | ... | post-production audio coordinator (as David Reynolds) |
| Mike Rodriguez | ... | dialogue editor (as Mike Rodriquez) |
| Douglas Salkin | ... | post-production audio coordinator |
| Alan B. Samuels | ... | sound mixer (as Alan Samuels) |
| Ken Strain | ... | boom operator |
| Debby VanPoucke | ... | sound effects editor (as Debby Van Poucke) |
| Keith Burhans | ... | dialogue editor (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Robert Miller | ... | props (uncredited) |
| Mark Rappaport | ... | special effects supervisor (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Michael F. Hoover | ... | digital artist (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Kim Robert Koscki | ... | stunt coordinator (as Rob Kim) |
| Marisol Romero | ... | stunt double (as Marisol V. Romero) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Philippe Aubry | ... | best boy grip |
| Alex Bisarello | ... | gaffer |
| Michael Bonewitz | ... | swing |
| John Busch | ... | key grip |
| Ruben Diaz | ... | swing (as Ruben H. Diaz) |
| Tana Dubbe | ... | best boy grip |
| Javier Ferrer | ... | best boy electric |
| Michael Franco | ... | best boy electric |
| Scott Froschauer | ... | best boy grip (as Scott Froscharer) |
| Jeff Gatesman | ... | gaffer |
| Craig Kvinsland | ... | key grip |
| Richard Lamphiear | ... | swing |
| Sasha Maslansky | ... | second assistant camera |
| Ken Metz | ... | swing |
| Jon Munson | ... | best boy electric |
| Nicholas K. Nicholsky III | ... | best boy grip (as Nick Nicholsky) |
| Onofrio Nino Pansini | ... | first assistant camera (as Onofrio Pansini) |
| Alan M. Rowe | ... | gaffer |
| Michael Sharpe | ... | swing |
| Eric Martin Smith | ... | best boy grip (as Eric M. Smith) |
| Tom Vollick | ... | still photographer |
| Brian Webster | ... | swing |
| Dana Kilgore | ... | gaffer (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Michelle Darnell | ... | casting assistant |
| Charles Matthews | ... | casting: extras |
| Michael O'Connell | ... | casting assistant |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Amy Dilamarra | ... | wardrobe assistant (as Amy Di La Marra) |
Location Management
| Gerri Daniels | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Richard Band | ... | composer: main themes |
| Keely Dietrick | ... | music coordinator |
| Pat Siciliano | ... | music supervisor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Betsy Crafford | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Charles Band | ... | presenter (as Robert Talbot) |
| Mary Beth Bonjour | ... | caterer: Absolute Catering |
| Russ Herpich | ... | puppeteer (as Russ Herpick) |
| Brad Hirsch | ... | production assistant |
| Charlie Jakab | ... | production assistant (as Charlie 'The Capuccino Guy' Jakab) |
| Daniel R. Kerr | ... | production assistant (as Dan Kerr) |
| Melanie Neat | ... | production assistant |
| Lance Suder | ... | production accountant |
| Beatrice Tays | ... | assistant: Robert Talbot |
| Gina Tucci | ... | production secretary |
| Stacy Willmann | ... | production coordinator |
Production Companies
- Full Moon Entertainment
- Tanna Productions (copyright holder)
Distributors
- The Kushner-Locke Company (1996) (World-wide)
- Amazing Fantasy Entertainment (1996) (United States) (VHS)
- Eagle Entertainment (Australia) (VHS)
- Entertainment in Video (1997) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- VPS Video (1997) (Germany) (VHS)
- Happinet(I). (1998) (Japan) (VHS)
- Filmax (1999) (Spain) (VHS)
- Koch Full Moon Releasing (1999) (United States) (DVD)
- Elephant Films (2005) (France)
- Wizard Entertainment (2006) (United States) (DVD)
- CMV Laservision (2012) (Germany) (DVD)
- Echo Bridge Home Entertainment (2012) (United States) (DVD)
- Full Moon Features (2013) (United States) (DVD)
- Full Moon Features (2016) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Wicked-Vision Media (2019) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Live Home Vídeo (1998) (Brazil) (VHS)
- Multicom Entertainment Group (2023) (Non-US)
- Tubi TV (United States) (video) (streaming)
Special Effects
- The Garden of Allah (digital art)
Other Companies
- Absolute Catering (catering)
- Title House (titles)
- Oh, Shoot Film Production (location manager)
- Of Sound Mind (post sound)
- Fidelity Studios (re-recording facility)
- City of Monrovia (special thanks)
- The City of Glendale (special thanks)
- Tanna Productions (author: Berne Convention)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Lance, the owner of a local diner, is having an affair with Loretta, the wife of a local thug. Lance discovers that a local family, the Stackpools, are a family of mutants, each with a special physical attribute. The family is controlled by Myron, so intelligent he is little more than a head. Lance uses their secret to blackmail the Stackpools with unforeseen consequences. Written by grantss |
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| Taglines | Upset The Head ... And You're Dead! See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The visual style of this film was inspired by The Munsters and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. See more » |
| Goofs | Myron tells Lance to press the third button on the intercom. There is only one button. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into Monsters Gone Wild! (2004). See more » |
| Soundtracks | From This Outlaw To You See more » |
| Quotes |
Lorretta:
What's the point of murdering your husband if you can't fuck in a bed? See more » |