Movie spotlight
Meat
MEAT traces the process through which cattle and sheep become consumer goods. It depicts the processing and transportation of meat products by a highly automated packing plant, illustrating important points and problems in the area of production, transportation, logistics, equipment design, time-motion study, and labor management.
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Plot Summary
A group of college students find themselves at the mercy of a deranged butcher and his family who have a taste for human flesh. The students must fight for their lives against the cannibalistic family in a desperate attempt to escape their grisly fate. This low-budget horror film from the 1970s is known for its over-the-top gore and dark humor.
Critical Reception
Meat is a cult classic horror film that gained notoriety for its graphic violence and exploitation elements, typical of some independent horror productions of its era. While not critically acclaimed upon release, it has since garnered a following among fans of extreme and campy horror.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its sheer audacity and commitment to graphic gore.
Criticized for its extremely low production values and weak plot.
Considered a prime example of independent, exploitative horror filmmaking from the 1970s.
Google audience: Audience reviews for 'Meat' are scarce due to its niche status, but those available often mention its extreme gore and unintentional humor. Many find it enjoyable for its campy, over-the-top nature, while others are put off by its technical flaws and graphic content.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on 16mm film and is considered one of the most obscure and independently produced horror films of the 1970s, with very limited distribution.
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