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The Thing with Two Heads

1972Movie1 h 31 minPG

Comedy
20
TerribleGoodWatch score
IMDb4.6Rotten Tomatoes–25%
20
TerribleGoodWatch score
IMDb4.6Rotten Tomatoes–25%

Summary

A rich but racist man is dying and hatches an elaborate scheme for transplanting his head onto another man's body. His health deteriorates rapidly, and doctors are forced to transplant his head onto the only available candidate: a black man from death row.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • Graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, uplift or tears.

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Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Lee Frost
Written by
Wes Bishop, James Gordon White, Lee Frost
Produced by
Wes Bishop
Music by
Robert O. Ragland

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Facts

July 19, 1972 · 1 h 31 min · PG

Released
July 19, 1972
Runtime
1 h 31 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Comedy, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

National Stereotypes, Tagline, No Communities Were Harmed +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Thing with Two Heads?"

Questions about The Thing with Two Heads

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Where can I stream The Thing with Two Heads?

FlixFling

In the United States, The Thing with Two Heads streams on FlixFling. You can rent or buy it from FlixFling. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is The Thing with Two Heads worth watching?

20
TerribleGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 20 (IMDb 4.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 0%).

Is The Thing with Two Heads okay for kids?

PGViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will The Thing with Two Heads make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly absurd humor (9 of 10) and cringe comedy (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Thing with Two Heads?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does The Thing with Two Heads use?

National StereotypesTaglineNo Communities Were HarmedSudden Musical EndingEven Evil Has StandardsColor Me BlackSharing a BodyInsufferable GeniusFanservice ExtraBigger Is Better in BedMultiple Head CaseFailed a Spot Checkand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 tropes for it, including National Stereotypes, Tagline, and No Communities Were Harmed.