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"Masters of Horror" Family (2006)



Overview

User Rating:
7.2/10   1,145 votes
Director:
John Landis
Writers:
Mick Garris (creator)
Brent Hanley (written by)
Contact:
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Original Air Date:
3 November 2006 (Season 2, Episode 2)
Genre:
Horror more
Plot:
Harold is a seemingly peaceful neighbor in a quiet midwestern neighborhood, but underneath, he's a murderous psychopath who sets his eyes on a couple that have moved in across the street. full summary | add synopsis
User Comments:
John Landis does it again; Deer Woman with more horror more

Cast

  (Episode Complete credited cast)
George Wendt ... Harold Thompson
John B. Scott ... Grandpa
Meredith Monroe ... Celia Fuller

Matt Keeslar ... David Fuller

Haley Guiel ... Sarah (as Hailey Guiel)
Kerry Sandomirsky ... Jane
Nancy Whyte ... Grandma

Emily Tennant ... Teenage Blonde Girl
Emily Hope ... Teenage Punk Girl
Aleita Northey ... Teenage Sad Girl
Frances Flanagan ... Housewife
Donald R. Mintz ... Interior George Wendt (as Dr. Donald R. Mintz)
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Additional Details

Runtime:
58 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Certification:
USA:TV-MA | Australia:MA (2007) | Italy:VM14
Filming Locations:
British Columbia, Canada
Company:
Starz Media more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
In the hospital scene, when 'George Wendt' is waiting in the lobby. You can hear on the intercom "Calling Doctor Howard. Doctor Fine." It's a reference to The Three Stooges. more
Goofs:
Continuity: After Harold returns from the dinner and he speaks with his 'wife', she finishes her glass of wine twice while Harold holds the bottle the entire time without pouring any more for her. more
Movie Connections:
References Men in Black (1934) more

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6 out of 6 people found the following comment useful:-
John Landis does it again; Deer Woman with more horror, 29 May 2007
9/10
Author: LoneWolfAndCub from Australia

This is the first episode I've seen from Season 2 and I must say I am very impressed. Considering the amount of flak Season 2 was receiving I was considering just passing them by but I gave in to temptation and I'm glad I did. John Landis yet again proves he is definitely one of the Masters of Horror with "Family." Like with "Deer Woman," Landis blends horror and comedy flawlessly but with this one he adds a little more horror than comedy. The script is very well written, the acting is great and there is a good amount of gore to satisfy gorehounds.

Harold (George Wendt) seems like a peaceful, friendly enough neighbour but in reality he is a murderous psychopath who has his eyes set on his new neighbour Celia (Meredith Monroe) who has just moved in with her husband David (Matt Keeslar, of Scream 3 fame).

As I said before the acting in this is great. George Wendt gives a very funny performance as the Psycho neighbour and Meredith Monroe and Matt Keeslar are great as the married couple. The script is very witty and funny but there are plenty of odd, disturbing bits to make you shiver or squirm in disgust.

Overall a pleasant start to Season 2. I'm hoping for the rest of them to be as good as this.

4½/5

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