Bulimiator

A deranged former TV chef, driven to madness by his obsession with culinary perfection and a past humiliation, begins a gruesome campaign of terror. Using his cooking skills for horrific ends, he stalks and butchers victims, leaving behind a trail of gruesome 'dishes'. A determined detective must race against time to stop the killer before he serves up his next victim.

Bulimiator is a notoriously obscure and controversial low-budget horror film, largely dismissed by mainstream critics for its graphic violence and exploitative themes. It gained a cult following among extreme horror enthusiasts for its sheer audacity and gruesome practical effects, though it is rarely discussed in serious film studies.

• Praised by niche fans for its extreme gore and unique premise.

• Condemned by most for its gratuitous violence and lack of substance.

• Considered a prime example of extreme, direct-to-video horror from the era.

Google audience: Audience reviews are virtually non-existent for this film, reflecting its limited release and niche appeal. Those few who have seen it often comment on its shock value and extreme nature.

Despite its title and theme, the film does not focus on bulimia but rather on extreme culinary-themed violence, with the 'Bulimiator' being the killer's moniker.