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The Thing with Two Heads is a 1972 American science-fiction comedy film directed by Lee Frost. Its central premise involves Maxwell Kirshner, a racist white surgeon played by Ray Milland, whose head is transplanted onto the body of a Black man, played by Rosey Grier. The film combines body-transplant horror, comic exaggeration, and themes of racism and identity. It is commonly grouped with the exploitation and blaxploitation films of the early 1970s.
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How good is The Thing with Two Heads?
The Thing with Two Heads scores 5.29/10 (Mediocre) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Blaxploitation Film category.
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Is The Thing with Two Heads worth it in 2026?
With a score of 5.29/10, The Thing with Two Heads is a solid option in Blaxploitation Film. See all Blaxploitation Film ranked.
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