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Shrunken Heads

  • 1h 26m
IMDb RATING
5.1/10
1.8K
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Aeryk Egan, Darris Love, and Bo Sharon in Shrunken Heads (1994)
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Body HorrorDark ComedyComedyHorrorThriller

When three N.Y. kids are murdered, the local Hatiian voodoo priest re-animates their shrunken heads to exact revenge. Complications arise between one of the heads and his former girlfriend.When three N.Y. kids are murdered, the local Hatiian voodoo priest re-animates their shrunken heads to exact revenge. Complications arise between one of the heads and his former girlfriend.When three N.Y. kids are murdered, the local Hatiian voodoo priest re-animates their shrunken heads to exact revenge. Complications arise between one of the heads and his former girlfriend.

  • Director
    • Richard Elfman
  • Writers
    • Charles Band
    • Matthew Bright
  • Stars
    • Julius Harris
    • Meg Foster
    • Aeryk Egan
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.1/10
    1.8K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Richard Elfman
    • Writers
      • Charles Band
      • Matthew Bright
    • Stars
      • Julius Harris
      • Meg Foster
      • Aeryk Egan
    • 50User reviews
    • 21Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Julius Harris
    Julius Harris
    • Mr. Sumatra
    Meg Foster
    Meg Foster
    • Big Moe
    Aeryk Egan
    • Tommy Larson
    Rebecca Herbst
    Rebecca Herbst
    • Sally
    • (as Becky Herbst)
    A.J. Damato
    • Vinnie
    Bo Sharon
    • Bill Turner
    Darris Love
    Darris Love
    • Freddie Thompson
    Bodhi Elfman
    Bodhi Elfman
    • Booger Martin
    Troy Fromin
    Troy Fromin
    • Podowski
    Leigh-Allyn Baker
    Leigh-Allyn Baker
    • Mitzi
    Paul Linke
    Paul Linke
    • Mr. Larson
    Billye Ree Wallace
    • Mrs. Wilson
    R.J. Frost
    • The Vipers
    Randy Vahan
    • Plumber
    Don Dolan
    • Arresting Cop
    Harvey Keith
    • Moe's Thug #1
    • (as Harvey Nicolai Keith)
    David Candreva
    • Moe's Thug #2
    Milton Elfman
    • Mr. Berkowitz
    • Director
      • Richard Elfman
    • Writers
      • Charles Band
      • Matthew Bright
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    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews50

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    Sarah11

    Shrunken Heads is Great!!

    I loved this dark, funny, strange little film. The plot was brilliant, and held me and my friends through all the twists and turns. We laughed our heads off at all the hilarious, dead panned lines of Lt. Col. Aristide Pierre Lafite Sumatra, of the Ton Ton Macoute - the friendly neighborhood news vender and witch doctor. This was a real treat!
    JABBA-THE-SLUT

    Quality midnite movie for horror fans

    I picked up a copy of this at a boot sale last sunday for a pound. It's a quality low budget comedy/horror about 3 kids who are gunned down by Vinnie and the Viper Gang. Luckily Mr Sumatra the local newsagent and witch doctor revives them as 3 nasty little shrunken heads. If you are a fan of films like 'idle hands', 'Ghoulies' or 'Critters' you will love this film. It has an excellent Danny Elfman score great special effects and a tongue firmly lodged in it's cheek! It also comes from producer Charles Band who produced 'Dolls' & 'Puppet Master'. This is definitely one of the better full-moon horror movies. If you see this film - grab it! This movie has only been released in the UK once- on rental video. Time for a DVD!!!!
    Ride!

    Absolutely Fabulous!

    This film is funny, witty, has a textbook perfect plot structure and flying heads. What more could a person want?

    How did such an intelligent film ever come out of Full Moon? Not your typical Charlie Band fare. Don't let that color your opinion or stand in the way of your experiencing Elfman's wild ride.

    Shrunken Heads is intelligent, and unique. The style hails to comic books, the premise is brilliantly ludicrous. Flying shrunken heads. How cool!!!

    I adore the way this film mocks the sacharin disney flick, the puke inducing tripe that constantly invades theaters, eating childrens and parents minds. Shrunken Heads, is a sane mans defense against such crapola.

    The weak of mind, the minions of normalcy's programming, the faint of heart..........may not be able to understand this little masterpiece. Infact, it will probably infuriate your feeble little mind. However that's what Elfman's here for. To shake things up. To restore the nations aesthetic.

    But if you are smart, if you think for yourself, if you have a healthy aesthetic sense, if you are an individual, then Shrunken Heads is a DEFINATE MUST SEE.
    6ccthemovieman-1

    These Guys Are Real 'Head Cases'

    This turned out to be a lot more of a comedy than a horror film. Seeing shrunken heads flying around was pretty unique and cool-looking but a lot more funny than scary. That's okay; I enjoyed it as a comedy.

    There really wasn't much to this Grade B-horror flick expect a lot of voodoo nonsense, which was taken quite seriously in here. What a croc! I actually believe would take this stuff seriously.

    Nevertheless, it's always satisfying to see a bunch of hoods get what's coming to them as our headless heroes did in here, seeking revenge on those responsible for their odd condition.

    Talk about an original story! Fun stuff.
    Tweety8824

    The most weird and idiotic movie EVER!!!

    This movie is the lamest movie of all time! I saw this movie on the sci-fi channel with some friends. We were all like, "Ok", what is the point of this movie? It was not confusing, but idiotic. If you like this movie, I have nothing to say, but if you haven't seen it, and come across it on TV, SWITCH the channel QUICKLY!!!!!!!!!!

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Meg Foster has cited Big Moe as one of the best characters she has ever played.
    • Goofs
      When Sally is walking as Vinnie and the Vipers approach her in their station-wagon, she's walking on the right side of their car. When Mr. Sumatra gets her attention, she's suddenly on their left side. There wasn't enough time for her to cross the street when Vinnie was stopped by a few pedestrians crossing the street.
    • Quotes

      Mr. Sumatra: Yes, Freddy, cops in Haiti are extremely scary.

    • Crazy credits
      After the credits, Mitzi is seen talking to a big woman. She turns and screams when she sees Big Moe and Vinnie cleaning up garbage after being turned into zombies.
    • Alternate versions
      A "3D" DVD of the film, released by Razor Digital in 2007, features a TV Print of the film featuring two puppets providing MST3K-style commentary towards the film.
    • Connections
      Edited into Zarkorr! The Invader (1996)
    • Soundtracks
      No One Lives Forever
      Performed by Oingo Boingo

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    • Release date
      • May 1, 1994 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Venganza vudú
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Full Moon Entertainment
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    • Budget
      • $800,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 26m(86 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Ultra Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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