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The Food of the Gods (1976)
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Release Date:
18 June 1976 (USA)
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One Taste Is All It Takes! more
Plot:
Morgan and his friends are on a hunting trip on a remote Canadian island when they are attacked by a swarm of giant wasps...
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Giant Insect
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1 nomination
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Another late career gem for Pamela Franklin
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Cast
(Credited cast) | Marjoe Gortner | ... | Morgan |
| Pamela Franklin | ... | Lorna |
| Ralph Meeker | ... | Bensington |
| Jon Cypher | ... | Brian |
| Ida Lupino | ... | Mrs. Skinner |
| John McLiam | ... | Mr. Skinner |
 | Belinda Balaski | ... | Rita |
| Tom Stovall | ... | Thomas |
| Chuck Courtney | ... | Davis |
| Reg Tunnicliffe | ... | Ferry Attendant |
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H.G. Wells' Food of the Gods
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88 min
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Certification:
UK:18 (video re-rating) |
UK:X (original rating) |
Germany:16 |
Finland:K-18 |
Norway:15 |
Norway:16 (original rating) |
USA:PG
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Oversized reproductions of worms, chickens, wasps and rats were used to create the gigantic creature effect. Six different mechanized rat heads and four human-motivated rat costumes were also employed.
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Crew or equipment visible: When Morgan first meets Mrs. Skinner's Rooster, the legs (from the knees down) are visible of the crewmember wielding the giant chicken head.
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Referenced in "Mystery Science Theater 3000: Master Ninja II (#4.24)" (1992)
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If you are a Pamela Franklin fan, this is a must! Campy, schlocky, and plain bizarre are words too weak to describe this movie. Check your brain at the door and enjoy Ms. Franklin in her last cult appearance.