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Nourish the Beast
Baba Goya is a loudmouth mother who goes through husbands and orphans like the Turkish coffee she makes in a dirty old soup pan. In Queens she presides over a household comprised of a childish orphan who happens to be a cop, an elderly gentleman who explodes every time somebody calls him grandpa, a dying husband and an errant daughter who cries all night. The husband, Baba's fifth, is already submitting an ad for her sixth. The cop catches a Japanese stealing cameras and chains him to a radiator, the daughter guiltily confesses she voted for Nixon and runs off, and the husband-who may not die after all-insists they must wait out Watergate for a Democrat.
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Plot Summary
In a remote English village, a strange epidemic causes the inhabitants to grow monstrously large and hungry. A local doctor attempts to uncover the horrifying cause of this condition, which seems linked to a series of mysterious disappearances and a reclusive family living in a nearby manor.
Critical Reception
Nourish the Beast is a cult horror film known for its disturbing themes and grotesque imagery. While not widely released or critically acclaimed upon its initial debut, it has gained a devoted following among genre enthusiasts for its unique blend of body horror and folk horror elements.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its unique and disturbing concept.
Criticized for its sometimes uneven pacing and low production values.
Appreciated for its unsettling atmosphere and practical effects.
Google audience: Audience reviews are sparse due to the film's niche status. Those who have seen it often find it to be a bizarre and memorable horror experience, though not for the faint of heart.
Fun Fact
The film was originally titled 'The Flesh Is Weak' and was significantly re-edited and renamed by distributors before its release.
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