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Porked!
The sexual antics of cult leader Sunnumu Guru as he tries to bed some of his lovely followers. Several things get in the way of his carnal pleasures, the first being his vow of celibacy, the second being his two painfully beautiful high priestesses, who are determined to keep the guru pure. One day, the guru has a visitor, a mysterious young lady who is selling an exotic perfume that turns anyone on who smells it! Armed with his powerful sexual stimulant, Sunnumu Guru decides to have some fun with a few of his gorgeous followers. He even goes as far as having both of his hot-looking priestesses! The guru never had it so good!
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Plot Summary
In this cult slasher flick, a group of obnoxious teenagers on a road trip take refuge at a remote, dilapidated roadside diner after their car breaks down. Unbeknownst to them, the diner is owned by a deranged former butcher with a penchant for dismembering his customers. As night falls, the teens become the targets of his grisly culinary experiments.
Critical Reception
Porked! is a low-budget, independent horror film that gained a cult following over the years due to its over-the-top gore, dark humor, and surprisingly memorable practical effects for its time. While critically panned upon its initial release for its thin plot and wooden acting, it's now celebrated by genre fans as a uniquely bizarre and enjoyable entry in the slasher subgenre.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its inventive and gruesome practical effects.
Noted for its surprising blend of extreme gore and dark, often absurd, humor.
Criticized for its predictable plot and amateurish performances.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this niche cult film, but those available often highlight its 'so bad it's good' quality, appreciating its campy charm and commitment to shock value despite its technical shortcomings.
Fun Fact
The iconic "pig squeal" sound effect used throughout the film was actually created by recording the director, Frankie Antonelli, gargling with prune juice.
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