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**_Sort of a hard R-rated version of “The ’Burbs”_** This is a mid-90’s cult flick from Full Moon that comes in the tradition of The Addams Family, The Munsters and the aforementioned “The ’Burbs.” The difference is that it surprisingly ...
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Head of the Family
1996
Movie
82 min
English
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.
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IMDb5.1/10
Director: Richard Pepin•Genres: Comedy, Horror, Thriller
Plot Summary
A group of college students find themselves trapped in a remote mountain cabin and are targeted by a family of inbred cannibals. The students must fight for their survival against the deranged and violent family members who seem to enjoy the hunt.
Critical Reception
Head of the Family is a low-budget horror film that garnered a cult following for its over-the-top gore and dark humor. While not critically acclaimed, it is often cited by fans of the genre for its B-movie charm and commitment to its unsettling premise.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its gore and unsettling premise.
Often seen as a cult classic within the B-movie horror circuit.
Criticized for its low production value and predictable plot.
Google audience: N/A
Fun Fact
The film was shot in rural Wisconsin, and its isolated setting was crucial in creating the unsettling atmosphere.
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