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The Head

5.119591h 31mNRMovieScience FictionHorror

A scientist invents a serum that keeps a dog's head alive after its body dies. When the scientist dies of a heart attack, his crazed assistant cuts off his head and, using the serum, keeps the doctor's head alive and forces it to help him…

DirectorVictor Trivas
WriterVictor Trivas
ProducerWolf C. Hartwig

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Cast · Directed by Victor Trivas

HFHorst Frank
Horst Frank
Dr. Brandt
KKKarin Kernke
Karin Kernke
Irene Sander
MSMichel Simon
Michel Simon
Prof. Dr. Abel
HSHelmut Schmid
Helmut Schmid
Bert Jaeger
PDPaul Dahlke
Paul Dahlke
Inspector Sturm
DEDieter Eppler
Dieter Eppler
Paul Lerner
KMKurt Müller-Graf
Kurt Müller-Graf
Walter Burke
CMChristiane Maybach
Christiane Maybach
Stella
OR
Osman Ragheb
Franz
MS
Maria Stadler
Ms. Schneider
BVBarbara Valentin
Barbara Valentin
Dancer
JBJohannes Buzalski
Johannes Buzalski
Beggar

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The Head — streaming FAQ

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The Head is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Plex in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Head on Netflix?

No, The Head is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Plex.

Is The Head on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Head is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom as of October 2026.

Where can I watch The Head for free?

The Head is available to stream free (with ads) on Plex in United Kingdom.