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Yummy
A young couple travels to a shabby Eastern European hospital for plastic surgery. The young woman wants a breast reduction. Her mother comes along for yet another face-lift. Wandering through an abandoned ward the boyfriend stumbles upon a young woman, gagged and strapped to an operating table; she is the result of an experimental rejuvenation treatment. He frees her, but does not realize he just caused the outbreak of a virus that will change doctors, patients and his mother-in-law into bloodthirsty zombies.
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Plot Summary
A young couple's quest for a plastic surgeon to fix her ailment turns into a nightmarish ordeal when they discover the clinic is a front for a bizarre, flesh-eating cult. As they fight for survival, they uncover the horrifying secrets hidden within the sterile walls. The desperate struggle for escape pits them against a horde of grotesque zombies and the sinister surgeon behind it all.
Critical Reception
Yummy is a gore-filled, low-budget horror-comedy that garnered attention for its extreme violence and dark humor. While praised by some for its sheer audacity and commitment to B-movie aesthetics, it was often criticized for its thin plot and uneven pacing, appealing primarily to fans of extreme gore and schlock.
What Reviewers Say
Embraces its low-budget, B-movie aesthetic with gusto.
Delivers an overwhelming amount of gore and over-the-top violence.
Humor is dark and often shocking, appealing to fans of extreme horror.
Google audience: Audience reception for Yummy is scarce, but available comments often highlight its commitment to extreme gore and its unique blend of horror and dark comedy. Some viewers appreciated its unapologetic embrace of schlocky elements, while others found it too gratuitous and lacking in substance.
Fun Fact
The film was shot entirely in South Carolina, with much of the production utilizing local sets and talent to achieve its distinctive, grimy aesthetic.
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