Society
Society

Society

1989Movie100 minEnglish

Bill Whitney is worried that he is different to his sister and parents. They mix with other upper-class people while Bill is more down to earth. Even his girlfriend seems a bit odd. All is revealed when Bill returns home to find a party in full swing.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes50%
Google Users75%
Director: Brian YuznaGenres: Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

A wealthy Beverly Hills teenager, Bill Whitney, begins to suspect that his family and their affluent friends are not what they seem. As he delves deeper into their strange rituals and unsettling behavior, he uncovers a horrifying truth about their true nature and their connection to a sinister organization. Bill must confront the grotesque reality of the upper class and their parasitic existence.

Critical Reception

Society is a cult classic horror film that gained notoriety for its shocking and surreal depiction of class critique and body horror. While initially met with mixed reactions and limited release, it has since been embraced by horror aficionados for its unique premise, practical effects, and biting social commentary. It's often cited as an example of effective satire within the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its inventive and grotesque practical effects.
  • Appreciated for its biting, albeit extreme, social satire on the elite.
  • Noted for its unique and disturbing blend of body horror and psychological thriller elements.

Google audience: Google users generally find 'Society' to be a uniquely disturbing and thought-provoking horror film. Many highlight its outrageous practical effects and its memorable, unsettling climax. While some acknowledge its cult status and disturbing themes, others find its narrative and execution to be intentionally provocative and over-the-top.

Fun Fact

The film's iconic and grotesque 'orgy' scene, known as 'The Hunt,' utilized extensive practical effects and prosthetics, requiring a massive team of artists and technicians to bring its surreal and disturbing imagery to life.

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Wuchak

Wuchak

**_The paranoia of “Rosemary’s Baby” mixed with the gross-out bits of “The Thing”_** Shot in early 1989, this reminded of “Rosemary’s Baby” during the first two acts and so was unsurprised to learn that the director cited it as one of hi...