The Amazing Screw-On Head | 2005

Main Plot

Set during the Civil War, The Amazing Screw-On Head follows the adventures of a unique government agent who works directly for President Abraham Lincoln. Gifted with the remarkable ability to detach and attach his head onto various mechanical bodies, Screw-On Head is tasked with defending the nation against bizarre and supernatural threats. His greatest adversary is the villainous Emperor Zombie, who seeks ancient artifacts to unleash chaos. Assisted by his loyal manservant Mr. Groin and the resourceful talking dog Mr. Dog, Screw-On Head confronts a series of outlandish dangers, blending steampunk technology with the occult. Adapted from a comic by Hellboy creator Mike Mignola, this animated pilot delivers a witty, visually distinctive take on historical fantasy, mixing dark humor and inventive action as it explores the secret, otherworldly battles fought to protect America’s future.

Characters

• Paul Giamatti voices Screw-On Head, a resourceful government agent whose head can attach to various robotic bodies. He must balance loyalty to his country with the bizarre challenges of his unique abilities.
• David Hyde Pierce plays Emperor Zombie, a nefarious villain and former ally of Screw-On Head. His relentless pursuit of power tests the limits of friendship and morality.
• Patton Oswalt portrays Mr. Groin, Screw-On Head’s steadfast manservant. He faces his own insecurities while supporting his eccentric master through increasingly perilous adventures.

Ending Explained

In the conclusion of The Amazing Screw-On Head, the titular agent successfully thwarts the villainous Emperor Zombie’s plot to use supernatural artifacts against the United States. After a series of bizarre and action-packed confrontations, Screw-On Head leverages his unique ability to swap mechanical bodies, outsmarting Emperor Zombie and neutralizing the immediate threat to President Lincoln and the nation. The final scenes highlight Screw-On Head’s unwavering loyalty to Lincoln and his ongoing commitment to defending America from otherworldly dangers. Emperor Zombie is ultimately defeated, but his escape hints at the persistence of supernatural threats, leaving the door open for future adventures. The resolution reinforces the show’s blend of historical fantasy and dark humor, with Screw-On Head’s victory underscoring both his ingenuity and the enduring partnership between the agent and the president. The ending wraps up the immediate conflict while playfully suggesting that, in this strange version of history, the battle against the bizarre is never truly over.