Bad Meat
Welcome to Butcher's Mill, Illinois, home to a meat-packing plant, a junk yard, and Buddy and Earl, two likable losers who crave the sweet smell of success. Earl is a simple man with a simple desire--to marry Pam, the only available girl in town. But she'll only give herself to a man who meets her strict criteria, including trailer-home ownership. And Earl's conniving boss at the meat-packing plant will do anything to win Pam's heart first. Buddy, on the other hand, wrongly fancies himself a master criminal, scheming big and failing big while avoiding both legitimate employment and his heartless parole officer. When Buddy hatches a brainless scheme to kidnap a corrupt U.S. Congressman for ransom.
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Plot Summary
A group of Marines on a training mission find themselves trapped in a remote diner after their helicopter crashes. The diner is home to a reclusive, cannibalistic owner who sees the soldiers as his next meal. As the Marines fight for survival, they must confront not only the deranged owner but also their own inner demons.
Critical Reception
Bad Meat is a low-budget horror-comedy that received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. It is often cited for its gore and dark humor, but criticized for its predictable plot and uneven pacing. The film has a cult following among fans of schlock horror.
What Reviewers Say
- Offers a decent amount of gore for horror fans.
- The dark humor is hit-or-miss, leaning towards miss for some.
- A by-the-numbers horror flick with little originality.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Bad Meat are scarce and generally lean towards disappointment, with many finding it to be a forgettable horror film despite its comedic attempts.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on a very limited budget, with much of the production taking place in a single location to save costs.
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