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_**Great locations, decent f/x for the time, but dull story**_ Vacationers on a Canadian island in the Great Northwest encounter huge animals, such as wasps, chickens, rats and grubs. Will they make it out alive? The cast includes Marjoe...
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The Food of the Gods
1976
Movie
88 min
English
Morgan and his friends are on a hunting trip on a remote Canadian island when they are attacked by a swarm of giant wasps. Looking for help, Morgan stumbles across a barn inhabited by an enormous killer chicken. After doing some exploring, they discover the entire island is crawling with animals that have somehow grown to giant size. The most dangerous of all of these, however, are the rats, who are mobilizing to do battle with the human intruders.
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IMDb4.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes33%
Google Users55%
Director: Bert I. Gordon•Genres: Horror, Science Fiction, Comedy
Plot Summary
A group of people on a remote island discover a substance called "Herceg's Formula" that causes rapid growth in living organisms. When the substance gets into the food chain, it leads to the creation of giant rats, birds, and other creatures that threaten the island's inhabitants. The group must find a way to stop the rampaging beasts before they are all consumed.
Critical Reception
The Food of the Gods was generally poorly received by critics and audiences, often cited for its low-budget effects, B-movie tropes, and nonsensical plot. It has since gained a cult following as a
What Reviewers Say
While campy and entertaining for its absurdity, the film suffers from dated special effects and a predictable plot.
The giant creature effects are a highlight for fans of low-budget horror, though often unintentionally humorous.
Marjoe Gortner's performance is a standout, adding a unique charisma to the otherwise straightforward survival narrative.
Google audience: Audiences found the movie to be a classic of 70s B-movies, with many enjoying the giant creature effects and the campy nature of the film, while some found it dated and poorly executed.
Fun Fact
The film is based on H.G. Wells' 1904 novel of the same name, though it significantly diverges from the book's plot and themes.
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