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The Amazing Screw-On Head

(Rated NR, Science fiction , Starring Paul Giamatti, Molly Shannon, David Hyde Pierce, Where to watch: Syfy, Online)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 16; suggested age 13.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    A quirky animated show for dedicated comic fans.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 13–16

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Screw-On Head serves as a loyal agent of President Lincoln and is aided by his own fiercely dedicated manservant in his ongoing battle against the notorious Emperor Zombie and his undead minions. As such, the show plays out as a basic campaign between good and evil, with good trying to outweigh the devious forces of evil.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    A fair amount of combat, including guns, knives, fists, explosives, and even giant robots and demons.

  • Sex:

    A few animated erotic images.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Some smoking and drinking.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Amazing Screw-On Head

Parents need to know that the title character in this animated sci-fi series is indeed nothing but a head. Leaving aside the fact that it's rather improbable that a mechanical head would prove a successful super spy (this is science fiction, after all), it's more than a little odd to see Screw-On Head in action. The show also dabbles in black magic, vampires, and demons, which might be scary for young children.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the value of loyalty in relationships. Screw-On Head is aided in his missions by his devoted manservant, Mr. Groin, and his talking dog, Mr. Dog. Screw-On Head is never reluctant to jump into danger, and he expects his companions to blindly do the same. Is it fair for him to expect his companions to risk themselves for the greater goal? Is there anyone you'd willingly put yourself in danger to help?
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