A seemingly friendly farmer and his sister kidnap unsuspecting travelers and bury them alive, using them to create the "special meat" they are famous for.A seemingly friendly farmer and his sister kidnap unsuspecting travelers and bury them alive, using them to create the "special meat" they are famous for.A seemingly friendly farmer and his sister kidnap unsuspecting travelers and bury them alive, using them to create the "special meat" they are famous for.
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Toni Gilman
- Mrs. Owens
- (as Toni Gillman)
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- TriviaThe film's original screenplay was a darker, more disturbing story with bestiality and a lot more violence in it and it was definitely not a black comedy.
- GoofsReflections of the crew/equipment can be seen in the Sheriff's glasses when he is first shown.
- Quotes
[Vincent uses human flesh to spice up his smoked meat]
Vincent Smith: It takes all kinds of critters to make Farmer Vincent Fritters.
- Crazy creditsThe film's opening title image is the neon-lit sign "Motel Hello" with the "o" at the end of it burned out. The entire sign is later shown to be slowly short circuiting during the closing credits and finally exploding after said closing credits end.
- Alternate versionsAlthough the UK theatrical version of the film was uncut, the 1986 UK Warner Bros. video release of it had to have two seconds cut from it to remove a closeup shot of a chainsaw wound during the ending. The 2002 ILC DVD release of it, however, was completely uncut.
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A Hamburger, Please, Without the Beef
Plot-- a small town motel owner, Vincent, is celebrated for his sideline of smoked meats that aren't from Farmer John. Meanwhile, passers-by stop at their own risk.
I've driven through the Mid-west many times, but I've never seen a crop like Farmer Vincent's. My advice-- don't watch the movie unless you're going vegetarian. Actually, the gore doesn't pile up or hang down till the last. Then it's a meat-lovers nightmare. And what a deal for 50's hunk Rory Calhoun-- move over Farmer John and your local butcher. Actually, the actor does a good tongue-in-cheek, just right for the black humor role. Looks like he's also enjoying himself. But what about his so-called sister, Ida, the movie's heavyweight champ. Grinning or not, she's scarier than even the half-zombies exacting their revenge of the Potato Heads. Now, why any sweet young girl like Terry would choose to stay with Ma and Pa Meat Kettle is beyond me, but then horror-fests like this aren't built on logic. But maybe most horrific of all, Farmer Vincent thinks he's doing the Lord's work or is it population control or maybe even be-kind-to-animals week. He can't seem to decide. Meanwhile, the captive crop grows and grows.
Bottom-line- though a bit over-long, it's an inventive slasher flick with a lot of novel touches deserving of its cult status. Meanwhile, pass the salad and a chainsaw, please.
I've driven through the Mid-west many times, but I've never seen a crop like Farmer Vincent's. My advice-- don't watch the movie unless you're going vegetarian. Actually, the gore doesn't pile up or hang down till the last. Then it's a meat-lovers nightmare. And what a deal for 50's hunk Rory Calhoun-- move over Farmer John and your local butcher. Actually, the actor does a good tongue-in-cheek, just right for the black humor role. Looks like he's also enjoying himself. But what about his so-called sister, Ida, the movie's heavyweight champ. Grinning or not, she's scarier than even the half-zombies exacting their revenge of the Potato Heads. Now, why any sweet young girl like Terry would choose to stay with Ma and Pa Meat Kettle is beyond me, but then horror-fests like this aren't built on logic. But maybe most horrific of all, Farmer Vincent thinks he's doing the Lord's work or is it population control or maybe even be-kind-to-animals week. He can't seem to decide. Meanwhile, the captive crop grows and grows.
Bottom-line- though a bit over-long, it's an inventive slasher flick with a lot of novel touches deserving of its cult status. Meanwhile, pass the salad and a chainsaw, please.
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- dougdoepke
- Oct 29, 2018
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Box office
- Budget
- $3,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $6,342,668
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $1,924,776
- Oct 26, 1980
- Gross worldwide
- $6,342,668
- Runtime1 hour 41 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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