But after one prank too many, which involves a swimming pool full of red dye ("the Pit of Blood"), Sean finally exerts his authority and not only gets to quiet Alex and Kate down, he also manages to open the eyes of their father to his family problems, as well as bonding with the kids and managing to help them sort out problems of their own.

As it turns out, Sean and Burt had been once at the receiving end of one of his schemes: he had ordered them to throw a match, and when they had not complied, he attempted to shoot them.

This accident fractured the top of his skull, forcing the attachment of a steel skullplate and removing the bulk of his proud afro mane.

Thanatos kidnaps Alex Sr. with the help of Frank Olsen, the corrupt security chief of Mason Systems (who is disposed of en route to the hideout), and demands of him to hand over the chip.

As Thanatos prepares to charge Sean, Alex Sr. and the children activate an improvised electromagnet to launch him into the night sky, leaving only his skullplate.

Kevin Thomas of the Los Angeles Times says the premise has potential but that the film is "needlessly crass and lethally heavy-handed"[6] Chris Hicks of the Deseret News calls the film "a silly kiddie flick that retreads territory better covered by Mr.