The Amazing Screw-on Head (2006) Review

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(More customer reviews)This high concept, utterly bizarre, animated short is based on the comic book creation of Mike Mignola (best known for Hellboy). The pilot episode was produced by the Sci-Fi channel and fans were asked to vote on the fate of the show--whether or not it would be developed into a full blown series. I have never heard the results of the poll, but it's six months later and I haven't heard another peep about it. It is unfortunate, though, because the show contained much humor, intelligence, and originality. It's one of those programs that you're not likely to forget--it is so preposterous, it's practically genius.
David Hyde Pierce voices Emperor Zombie who masterminds a scheme to steal an ancient text from the Museum of Dangerous Books and Paper. Zombie employs a team that includes an artillery toting old lady, a monkey, and a werewolf (naturally) to abscond with the document that will help him destroy the world! This, of course, concerns President Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln contacts his chief secret service agent--the Amazing Screw-On Head to handle the case. Screw-On, voiced by Paul Giamatti, is a brilliant robotic creation with a detachable head (in case his name didn't give it away) who is aided by his manservant Mr. Groin. Hot on Zombie's trail, Screw-On also encounters his ex-girlfriend--a vampire played by Molly Shannon.
I've said enough about the plot. By now, you either think this is the worst or the greatest idea ever. Let's just say that the show is very fun. Obviously with talented actors in the primary roles, the vocal performances are quite astute. The plot is trippy and inventive, the animation effective, and the writing is genuinely witty and irreverent. It is fine and noteworthy as a stand alone, but someday, somewhere--I hope to see more of the Amazing Screw-On Head. That just might be enough to force me to (in the words of Zombie) "make water in my pantaloons." KGHarris, 12/06.

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In this hilarious send-up of Lovecraftian horror and steampunk adventure, President Abraham Lincoln's top spy is a bodyless head known only as Screw-On Head (Paul Giamatti). When arch-fiend Emperor Zombie (David Hyde Pierce) steals an artifact that will enable him to threaten all life on Earth, the task of stopping him is assigned to Screw-on Head. Fortunately, Screw-On Head is not alone on this perilous quest. He is aided by his multitalented manservant, Mr. Groin, and by his talking canine cohort, Mr. Dog. Can this unorthodox trio stop Emperor Zombie in time? Does Screw-On Head have a body awesome enough to stop the horrors that have been unleashed? Where can we get a talking dog? All these questions (O.K., maybe not that last one) are answered by the thrilling tale of The AMAZING SCREW ON HEAD! Based on the award-winning comic book by Mike Mignola, creator of HELLBOY.

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The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy - Billy and Mandy's Big Boogey Adventure (2007) Review

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(More customer reviews)The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy:
My favorite cartoon on the air today.
I recently watched and recorded Billy and Mandy's Big Boogy Adventure and I was very pleased with the movie and I am a huge fan of the series ever since it was originally "Grim and Evil". The Evil Con Carne half of the show was never up to par with Billy and Mandy and it was no surprise that in 2003 Billy and Mandy got their own show. And now that the first movie has been made it is no surprise that it is a treat to watch and is as funny and wacky as ever.
All the plot elements are here. Billy is as stupid as ever and saves the day with his outrageous gross beheivor. Mandy and Erwin duke it out in their little love story and the Boogy Man becomes the central villian while Grim as always is the victim stripped of his powers/dignity/ and honor only to be restored by the likes of Billy and Mandy.
The only things that are missing from this adventure are certain characters and villians from previous episodes. These characters are:
Aris- Goddess of Chaos- The funiest villian in my opinion.
Jack-O-Lantern(hope that's right)- From the Halloween episode.
Haus Del Gado- The fan fav.
Principal Good-Vibes- Not really a villian but a likeable character.
Malaria- Grim's Love interest from a previous episode.
Puddin- One of my favorites.
Blandy- The female version of Mandy.
Harial- The Mermaid copy of Ariel from the Little Mermaid.
Just to name a few of my favorite characters that didn't make it in the movie but it's understandable because of the run-time. You can't put every character in the movie.
With all this said it's a good buy with this dvd because there is still no box set of an entire season or anything besides Cartoon Network Haloween which is a very short dvd. This is the first all-out movie starring Bily and Mandy and should not be missed.



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It's Billy, Mandy and Grim versus the Boogeyman in an epic tale of monster pirates, futuristic robots, evil artifacts, and snot. When the underworld strips Grim of his powers (due to years of Billy and Mandy abusing them), Billy, Mandy, Grim and Irwin must race the Boogey Man and a crew of monster pirates to capture Horror's Hand, a powerful artifact capable of making whoever wields it into the scariest being alive.

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