Fresh Produce
Fresh Produce

Fresh Produce

2000Movie90 minGerman

In the Bavarian provinces around 1880, waitress Zilli gets into bed with young priest Michel. Pregnant and rejected, she flees to Munich and promptly falls under the wheels. A dubious procuress wants to force Zilli into prostitution.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Roxanne BenjaminGenres: Horror, Comedy, Short

Plot Summary

Fresh Produce is a darkly comedic horror short film that delves into the unsettling world of a peculiar fruit stand. Customers looking for a refreshing snack soon discover that the produce has a rather unusual origin, leading to a series of gruesome and absurd encounters. The film plays with expectations, blending mundane commerce with shocking violence.

Critical Reception

As a short film, Fresh Produce received attention within genre festival circuits, appreciated for its unique blend of horror and dark humor. While not widely reviewed by mainstream critics, it garnered a cult following for its creative premise and unsettling tone.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its inventive and gory concept.
  • Noted for its effective use of dark comedy.
  • Appreciated by genre fans for its unique horror approach.

Google audience: Audience reception for this short film is primarily found within niche horror communities and forums, where it is generally viewed as a creative and disturbing piece.

Fun Fact

Roxanne Benjamin, who directed and starred in Fresh Produce, would go on to become a notable figure in modern horror, directing segments in anthologies like V/H/S and Southbound.

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