Head of the Family

Set in a contemporary era where traditional crime and modern secrets collide. The town's economy flirts with oil and coal wealth, supporting a dimly lit, dangerous underworld. Modern trappings like a Harley-riding thug contrast with old-world melodrama as secrets unfold. The events unfold over a tense, ongoing timeline rather than a specific historical moment.

A gritty, oil-and-coal town where fortunes are built on energy resources. The local diner sits at the center of daily life, while a notorious family mansion houses a dark, secret heritage. The Stackpool house becomes a stage for crimes and experiments, breaking the town's calm. The ambiance blends rough streets with a chilling sense of controlled power.

🧠 Power

The Stackpools are led by Myron, a giant-headed mastermind who uses psychic control to manipulate his siblings and others. Lance and Loretta also pursue power through deceit and wealth. The film explores how intellect and charisma can become weapons when used to coerce people and extract value.

🧬 Family

The quadruplets showcase a grotesque 'perfect family' made of distinct exaggerated traits. Myron's desire to upgrade the family with a normal body reveals dangerous obsession with lineage and superiority. Secrets about genetic manipulation and dynastic ambitions drive much of the plot.

🎭 Deception

Affairs, blackmail, and staged performances create a theatre of manipulation. Loretta's affair with Lance and the mock Joan of Arc scene in the basement highlight how people wear masks to control outcomes. Violence is used as a tool to silence witnesses and secure wealth.

🔥 Violence

The plot spirals through killings, arson, and brutal intimidation. Howard is targeted; the Stackpools' home is burned; and owning the family fortune hinges on the destruction of evidence. The violence is both physical and psychological, reinforcing the cost of greed.