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The Food of the Gods (1976)

PG 88 min  -  Sci-Fi | Horror  -   18 June 1976 (USA)
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Morgan and his friends are on a hunting trip on a remote Canadian island when they are attacked by a swarm of giant wasps... See full summary »

Director:

Bert I. Gordon

Writers:

H.G. Wells (based on a portion of the novel by), Bert I. Gordon (screenplay)
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Marjoe Gortner Marjoe Gortner ...
Morgan
Pamela Franklin Pamela Franklin ...
Lorna
Ralph Meeker Ralph Meeker ...
Bensington
Jon Cypher ...
Brian
Ida Lupino ...
Mrs. Skinner
John McLiam John McLiam ...
Mr. Skinner
Belinda Balaski ...
Rita
Tom Stovall Tom Stovall ...
Thomas
Chuck Courtney Chuck Courtney ...
Davis
Reg Tunnicliffe Reg Tunnicliffe ...
Ferry Attendant
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Storyline

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. Written by Jean-Marc Rocher <rocher@fiberbit.net>  

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Plot Keywords:

Island | Rat | Wasp | Cabin | Actual Animal Killed  | See more »

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Welcome to the Bottom of the Food Chain! See more »

Genres:

Sci-Fi | Horror

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

H.G. Wells' The Food of the Gods See more »

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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

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. See more »

Goofs

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. See more »

Quotes

Morgan: When I swear out charges with the district attorney, I'll know who to name.
Jack Bensington: What the hell are you talkin' about?
Morgan: Second-degree murder, I guess that's what they'll call it. My friend was killed by your wasps yesterday afternoon.
Jack Bensington: They're not my wasps!
Morgan: Well if you own the stuff that made them grow, I guess you're liable for whatever they do.
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Crazy Credits

Based on a Portion of the Novel By H.G. Wells See more »

Connections

References Willard (1971) See more »