Head of the Family
Mastermind of death!
R 1996 · 82 min · ★ 5.5 · Comedy, Horror
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 · Written by Charles Band
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Blake Adams Lance -
Jacqueline Lovell Lorretta -
Alexandra Quinn Ernestina - G Gordon Jennison Noice Howard
- J J.W. Perra Myron
- V Vicki Skinner Susie
- R Robert J. Ferrelli Weasel
- B Bruce Adel Ticket Agent
- G Gary Anello Arthur Raskow
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Bob Schott Otis - J James Jones Wheeler
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