Offspring (2009)

Survivors of a feral flesh-eating clan are chowing their way through the locals. Amy Halbard and Claire Carey strive to survive their abduction by the cannibals and save their children. A ... See full summary »

Director:

Andrew van den Houten

Writers:

Jack Ketchum (screenplay), Jack Ketchum (based upon the book by)

Stars:

Jessica Butler, Kelly Carey, Holter Graham

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jessica Butler	...	Eartheater
Kelly Carey	...	Loreen Kaltsas
Holter Graham	...	Vic Manetti
T.J. Graye	...	Gloria
Stephen Grey	...	First Stolen
Amy Hargreaves	...	Amy Halbard
Taylor Piedmonte	...	Miles Harrison
Art Hindle	...	George Chandler
Erick Kastel	...	Stephen Carey
John Kochahney	...	Cave Baby
Matt Larkin	...	Cop #1
Daniel Lemieux	...	Cop #2
Spencer List	...	Rabbit
Jack Ketchum	...	Max Joseph (as Dallas Mayr)
Pollyanna McIntosh	...	The Woman

Storyline

Survivors of a feral flesh-eating clan are chowing their way through the locals. Amy Halbard and Claire Carey strive to survive their abduction by the cannibals and save their children. A subplot involving Claire's despicable husband, Steven, gives an opportunity to cleverly compare predatory civilized folk to the appetite-driven primitives.

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Plot Keywords:

cannibal | mercilessness | maine | sadism | killer child | 

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Genres:

Horror

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong bloody violence and gore, disturbing situations, language, nudity and some sexuality

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

28 August 2009 (Canada)

Also Known As:

Beutegier

Filming Locations:

Muskegon, Michigan, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Modernciné

Technical Specs

Runtime:

79 min 100 min (European Film Market)

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

At least one of the cannibals in this movie is really a vegetarian.

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Goofs

Though set in Northern Maine, sheriff deputy cars have a logo of the state of Michigan.

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Connections

References Flaming Star (1960)

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Soundtracks

"Sophisticated Sonnets"
Music by Ryan Shore
Performed by Ryan Shore

User Reviews

Cannibals, killer children, Female leader

This is about a primitive family of people that are cannibals and live like cavemen. It could have been a real steaming pile and that is what I expected, but it was really good! There is LOTS OF GORE so it that isn't what your in the mood for, then pass on this one. I was really impressed with the special effects and they had a great cast! These people actually knew how to act which is rare in horror films. The hero in this story is actually a young, preadolescent boy. The antagonist lead is played by a woman. Those 2 things alone make this unique enough to kept me interested throughout the film. I also love that they weren't afraid to make the children killers or to kill them. As a horror movie it DEFINITELY deserves better than a 5. I have seen some real crap in the horror genre that was rated a 5. I wish that people that don't like the genre at all would just QUIT VOTING!! It isn't fair to true fans.