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Release Year1996
Runtime1h 22m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationR
GenresComedy, Horror
Votes68
DirectorCharles Band
WritersCharles Band, Neal Marshall Stevens
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsHead of the Family
About Head of the Family
In the midst of a torrid affair, Lance discovers that Nob Hollow's weirdest residents, the Stackpoole family, have been doing hideous human experiments in the bowels of their basement.
Directed by Charles Band, Head of the Family leans on a strong ensemble — Blake Adams, Jacqueline Lovell, Alexandra Quinn — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1996.
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