Trail of the Screaming Forehead

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  • TV-MA
  • 2007
  • 1 hr 28 min
  • 5.9  (859)

Trail of the Screaming Forehead is a hilarious, sci-fi comedy film that was released in 2007. It was directed and written by cult filmmaker Larry Blamire, who also makes a cameo appearance in the film. The movie stars Daniel Roebuck, Susan McConnell, and Fay Masterson in the lead roles. The story is set in the small town of Speelburgh, which is visited by a group of aliens known as the Foreheads. These beings are on a mission to take over the world, but their plans are foiled when their spaceship gets damaged and crashes into the town's cemetery. The Foreheads are forced to improvise, so they attach themselves to the heads of different people in town, turning them into mindless zombies.

The film is full of quirky characters, including a mad scientist named Dr. Roger Fleming (played by Brian Howe), who is trying to create an army of robots to do his bidding. There is also a mummy that comes back to life, a couple of bickering detectives, and a love-struck alien. The alien, in particular, provides some of the most hilarious moments in the film as it tries to woo a human woman.

The movie's humor is rooted in its absurdity. The Foreheads, for instance, have translucent, glowing heads that scream when they are unhappy or threatened. They also have the ability to fly, which they use to chase down their human hosts. The townspeople, meanwhile, are oblivious to the danger lurking in their midst, and their antics only serve to exacerbate the situation.

The film also features some impressive practical effects. The Foreheads, for example, are brought to life using puppets and prosthetics, which are a testament to the filmmakers' creativity and resourcefulness. The zombies, too, are convincingly grotesque, and their transformation scenes are suitably gory.

Trail of the Screaming Forehead is a love letter to classic sci-fi movies of the 1950s and 60s, but it is also a tongue-in-cheek parody of those films. The movie's low-budget aesthetic and intentionally over-the-top performances add to its charm, and its send-up of genre conventions is sure to delight fans of B-movies.

At its core, though, the film is a fun, goofy romp that doesn't take itself too seriously. It revels in its own silliness, and the result is a movie that is impossible not to smile at. If you're looking for a movie that will make you laugh and leave you feeling good, Trail of the Screaming Forehead is definitely worth checking out.

Trail of the Screaming Forehead is a 2007 comedy with a runtime of 1 hour and 28 minutes. It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 5.9.

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  • Release Date
    2007
  • MPAA Rating
    TV-MA
  • Runtime
    1 hr 28 min
  • IMDB Rating
    5.9  (859)