ZebraspotsThe Amazing Screw-On Head (2006) - tv pilot
April 1st 2008 04:39
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After reviewing the lackluster Hellboy Animated: Sword of Storms (2006), I decided to remind myself of how good a Mike Mignola creation can be by watching The Amazing Screw-On Head (2006)- a pilot based on one of Mignola’s other creations.
Screw-On Head is a government agent, working for President Abraham Lincoln during the civil-war era, who specializes in fighting the paranormal. Also, his head can be screwed onto different bodies. When one of Screw-On Head’s previous man servants gone bad, Emperor Zombie, steals an ancient text and a translator that will help him awaken an evil demi-god, Screw-On Head, Mr. Dog and Mr. Groin, are sent to save the day.
The Amazing Screw-On Head stays true to Mignola’s comic artwork, and looks fantastic as an animation. The voice acting is brilliant, with Paul Giamatti (The Illusionist, American Splendor) voicing Screw-On Head, David Hyde Pierce (Frasier) as Emperor Zombie and comedian, Patton Oswold as Mr. Groin.
Writer, Bryan Fuller, who has worked on series Heroes and Star Trek: Voyager is perfect for this sort of cartoon. The writing is snappy, dry and funny. Combined with the voice acting talent, this really is a pleasure to watch.
It’s such a pity that this wasn’t picked up for a series when the pilot is indicative of a brilliant show. I can only imagine that network executives thought it was too weird for audiences.
I highly recommend you give it a watch and decide for yourself.
4.5 out of 5
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