Head of the Family (1996) Horror Comedy
Head of the Family (1996) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 4.89/10
IMDB: ☆ 5.3/10
Head of the Family Plot Synopsis:
Lance and Loretta are having a torrid affair behind her husband Howard's back. The problem is that Howard is brutal thug who is bound to catch the cheating pair sooner or later. To solve this problem, the lovers hatch a plan involving the Stackpoole family: a collection of misshapen freaks who waylay unsuspecting travellers and dissect them in gruesome experiments. Unfortunately, things don't go quite according to plan.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: The "head" of the family is literally that - a giant head on a tiny body, who psychically controls the rest of his even weirder family.
Tagline: Upset The Head ... And You"re Dead!
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Head of the Family Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1996 (more 1996 movies)
Production Co.: Full Moon
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Head of the Family Release Dates In Theaters: Dec 08, 2016, DVD: Jan 11, 2000
Writers: Charles Band, Neal Marshall Stevens
Producers: Charles Band, Kirk Edward Hansen
Musicians: Richard Band, Steve Morrell
Cinematographers: Adolfo Bartoli
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Head of the Family (1996) Cast (Click to Expand)
Head of the Family Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Blake Adams | ... | Lance (as Blake Bailey) |
| Jacqueline Lovell | ... | Lorretta |
| Bob Schott | ... | Otis |
| James Jones | ... | Wheeler |
| Alexandria Quinn | ... | Ernestina (as Dianne Colazzo) |
| Gordon Jennison Noice | ... | Howard (as Gordon Jennison) |
| J.W. Perra | ... | Myron (as J. W. Perra) |
| Vicki Skinner | ... | Susie (as Vickie Lynn) |
| Robert J. Ferrelli | ... | Weasel |
| Bruce Adel | ... | Ticket Agent |
| Gary Anello | ... | Arthur Raskow |
| Dyer McHenry | ... | Truck Driver |
| Rob Roeser | ... | Justice |
| Steven Novak | ... | Cauchon (as Steve Novak) |
| Van Epperson | ... | Chorus |
| Ruth Townsend | ... | Receptionist |
| Suzie Chidley | ... | Pretty Girl |
| Tamarah Talbot | ... | Freak #1 - Snow |
| Rick Phares | ... | Freak #2 |
| Garvy McNab | ... | Freak #3 |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Blake Adams – Lance (as Blake Bailey)
Also known as: Blake Bailey - Jacqueline Lovell (b. December 9, 1974) – Lorretta
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 6½" (1.69 m)
Also known as: Sara St James | Jackie Lovell | Andi McPherson | Jacqueline Nyahay | Sara | Sara St. James - Bob Schott (b. February 2, 1949) – Otis
Sign: Aquarius
Also known as: Bob $chott - James Jones (b. December 21, 1962) – Wheeler
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 6' 2½" (1.89 m)
Also known as: James A. Jones - Alexandria Quinn – Ernestina (as Dianne Colazzo)
- Gordon Jennison Noice (b. November 14, 1961) – Howard (as Gordon Jennison)
Sign: Scorpio
Also known as: Gordon Jennison | Gordon J. Noice | Gordon Noice | J. Gordon Noice - J.W. Perra – Myron (as J. W. Perra)
Also known as: J. W. Perra - Vicki Skinner – Susie (as Vickie Lynn)
- Robert J. Ferrelli – Weasel
- Bruce Adel – Ticket Agent
- Gary Anello (b. October 11, 1963) – Arthur Raskow
Sign: Libra - Dyer McHenry – Truck Driver
- Rob Roeser – Justice
- Steven Novak – Cauchon (as Steve Novak)
- Van Epperson (b. February 21, 1957) – Chorus
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
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