Feed Me
On an old barge moored close to a small village inhabited by old people and children, live young Wang Wang and his grandfather. The latter is immensely fond of the local doctor, Ms. Bei, who keeps prompting him to buy her a ring as proof of his good intentions. Wang Wang attends the local school, but, in the absence of maternal authority, with great reluctance. Then, one night, a young pregnant woman is discovered hiding on the boat, ready to give birth. With the arrival of her little baby girl, the young mother, already used to her river accommodations, opts to stay with them. Life on the barge is no longer the same. Wang Wang feels the stirring of adolescence and an Oedipal attraction to the young woman; the grandfather is diagnosed with dementia and and is warned that its first signs could soon manifest themselves; and the new young mother keeps a bag whose contents will later reveal a dark secret. Three people at a crossroads in their lives.
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Plot Summary
A struggling writer, haunted by his past and a growing addiction, finds himself ensnared in a dark pact. After being violently attacked, he agrees to a mysterious offer that promises to cure his demons, only to discover it involves a horrifying ritualistic consumption of his own flesh. As he succumbs to the gruesome process, he must confront his inner darkness and fight for survival against his own body.
Critical Reception
Feed Me garnered a mixed reception, with critics often highlighting its unique and disturbing premise combined with dark humor, while some found the gore and execution to be uneven. Audience reactions leaned towards appreciation for its originality and willingness to push boundaries within the horror-comedy genre.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its inventive and unsettling body horror concept.
- Appreciated for its blend of dark humor and disturbing themes.
- Some noted the film's gore and pacing could be polarizing.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available tend to acknowledge the film's bold and grotesque premise as its main draw, often finding it a memorable, albeit extreme, viewing experience.
Fun Fact
The film's unique premise, involving self-cannibalism as a supernatural cure, was inspired by a graphic novel.
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