BTS Making Head of the Family 2: Sirens of Seduction
After nearly three decades of anticipation, the grotesque patriarch of the dysfunctional family, Myron Stackpool, has finally made a triumphant return. The production of Head of the Family 2: Sirens of Seduction is officially underway, and behind the spectacle, the practical effects that bring the bizarre character to life are proving to be just as mad as the story itself.
Special effects artist Tom Devlin took viewers behind the curtain, sharing a glimpse into how the Full Moon production brought Myron back from the shadows. The footage reveals the intricate practical work required to realize the film’s most iconic element, including scenes featuring Michael Citriniti in the chair as the oversized villain.
Devlin’s behind-the-scenes look highlights the sheer scale of the effort. He explains that the massive, heavy Myron head demanded serious practical attention, requiring the actor to limit his movements to manage the weight and presence of the character. The captured footage shows not just the final results, but the chaotic process of filming, with the crew discussing camera angles, eyelines, and the practical effects as they worked through the scenes.
This glimpse into the production offers a fun, raw look at the practical filmmaking involved. We see the actors immersed in the process, the crew adjusting the gargantuan head, and everyone working to make this gloriously strange material happen.
A Wild Evolution of a Cult Classic
The journey to Head of the Family 2: Sirens of Seduction has been an evolution. The project initially appeared on Full Moon’s slate alongside other bizarre entries like Models vs. Werewolves and Catacombs of Horror. While the original 1996 film introduced Myron Stackpool, the subsequent evolution saw the project transform into a sequel, Sirens of Seduction, which promises a wildly different, yet equally twisted, narrative.
The official story of the sequel details a darker twist: when the grotesque Head seeks to reclaim a normal human body, he unleashes two beautiful women he has cursed into living shrunken heads. These women are manipulated into seducing the wicked, but they soon discover they are destined to become his final sacrifice, turning their deadly charms against the monster who enslaved them.
The cast for this venture includes established names, with Michael Citriniti alongside Sarah Moliski as Pauline, Emma Massalone as Sira, and other key figures, including Rebecca Stoughton, Jordan Allen Bell, and Matthan Harris. The narrative is helmed by Full Moon founder Charles Band, who remains focused on his long-term vision.
The Unfinished Legacy
Sirens of Seduction is now wrapped, marking a significant chapter in the Full Moon cinematic universe. While the immediate focus is on this new installment, the anticipation remains for the other promised sequel, Bride of the Head of the Family. Charles Band has confirmed that he still intends to make that film eventually, leaving fans eagerly awaiting the next installment in the strange, bizarre saga.
Despite the intense, almost manic pace of filming—where the team reportedly shot 30 and 1/2 pages in a demanding 13-hour day—the result is a triumph of practical chaos. While a release date for Head of the Family 2: Sirens of Seduction has yet to be announced, the most important thing is that the big-headed villain has returned, ready to continue his reign of bizarre mayhem.
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