HEAD OF THE FAMILY (1996)

 

Directed & Story By: Charles Band  Written By: Neal Marshall Stevens Cinematography: Adolfo Bartoli  Editor: Poppy Das, Lazar Djokic, Steve Nielson 

Cast: Blake Bailey, Jaqueline Lovell, Bob Schott, James Jones, Dianne Colazzo, Gordon Jennison, J.W. Perra 

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.

The film is an entertaining and hilarious sci-fi  horror film that is a great showcase and literally a testament to actress Jaqueline Lovell’s - body 

The film has a great story that might remind the audience of a TALES FROM THE CRYPT episode. As it involves special effects, a cynical sense of humor, and a story of a plan backfiring and comeuppance.

As pointed out at the beginning of the review the film has plenty of nudity and sex on the mind and is shown on screen only between one couple and a flash by another. This could have easily been a softcore porn film. As it is just as ridiculous only with sci-fi elements.not necessarily erotic though.

You can’t take any of this film seriously. As it is a low-budget-straight-to-home video classic maker for a certain audience. Meant to entertain at most.

The film is a little nourish tale that goes truly tragic with some horror thrown in. That stays entertaining which is what the audience for this film will have sought on weekly trips to the video store. Just like going to the movies only for some films with not enough money to make it to theaters. They are given Something weird and original that will shock them. 

The film is never boring nor does it take itself too seriously. It also offers Truly proves that no matter what level of intelligence most are a sucker for a pretty girl. 

The film has loads of dialogue and a smart script. That is never as gruesome or disgusting as the poster or character design might make it look.

The film is set in a small town and comes down to a battle of wits between the protagonist and the antagonist. The practicality of romance and an insane plot. Where you expect more twists than there actually are.

The film never quite reaches realistic heights. Though it seems that way in the set-up. Even if in the end it is trashy, cheap, gross, and goofy 

A full moon entertainment title. If you know you know what to expect. It’s a memorable weird little b-movie that is a little cheesy but packs maximum entertainment. 

Grade: B-