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The Food of the Gods | 
 enlarge | Director: Bert I. Gordon
Actors: Marjoe Gortner, Pamela Franklin, Ralph Meeker, Jon Cypher, Ida Lupino
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  29 reviews
Sales Rank: 4304
Format: Color, Dvd-video, Soundtrack, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 88
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: M108762
UPC: 027616087621
EAN: 0027616087621
ASIN: B000RO9PV4
Theatrical Release Date: June 18, 1976
Release Date: September 11, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: FACTORY SEALED
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Product Description
On a remote island a farmer discovers a strange gooey substance that causes animals to grow rapidly. His problems begin when the creatures get hungry - they prefer human flesh. Based on H.G. Wells' novel of 1904.System Requirements:Running Time: 88 Mins.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: SCI-FI/FANTASY Rating: PG UPC: 027616087621 Manufacturer No: M108762
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Though many of director Bert I. Gordon's previous films tackle the man versus nature theme central to the sci-fi genre, Food of the Gods' ecological concern makes it a bit more prescient than his classics from the 50s and 60s. Having unleashed gargantuan humans in Village of the Giants, and insects in Empire of the Ants, Gordon adapted the eponymous H.G. Wells novel into a film that highlights human responsibility in nature as well as his ability to make animals look as large as trees and cars. Set on an island off the Canadian coast, Morgan (Marjoe Gortner) and some buddies from his football team retreat to the "country," but flee horrified after three giant wasps sting their friend to death. Following this initial attack, the viewer learns that on a nearby farm, Mrs. Skinner (Ida Lupino) and her husband are feeding a mysterious, toxic ambrosia labeled F.O.T.G. to their chickens, causing them to grow into huge mutants. As other forest dwellers accidentally ingest this foamy liquid, which bubbles up from the ground in a polluted artesian well, they become rabid human killers, symbolizing the revenge nature reaps on those who don't protect her. Meanwhile, bacteriologists Jack Bensington (Ralph Meeker) and Lorna (Pamela Franklin) visit to buy the rights to this disgusting, yellow goo. The most satisfaction comes during scenes in which maggots hiding amongst Mrs. Skinner's canned peaches attack her arm, or when giant rats invade a neighbor's motorhome. The culmination of horror in the final scenes is slightly gory (think bomb-exploded rats) but humorous enough not to nauseate. Serious environmental undertones in Food of the Gods only add depth to its schlocky tendencies, making it, overall, a great example of the "gigantic creature" special effects mastered by this remarkable director. —Trinie Dalton
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 Giant Chooks April 27, 2008
Wow, giant chooks, rats & wasps, what better premise for a movie! Ida Lupino and husband combine a natural outflow with chicken feed to create monster size creatres on an island in British Columbia. Unbelievable story with great scenery but loads of fun.
A Giant Hit April 14, 2008
Good old Bert I Gordon still thinks it is the 50's. This time,
instead of radiation, giant G.I.'S and rock'n'roll hating spiders,
here is a tale of what happens when man messes with nature.
Marjoe Gortner gets stuck on an island over-run by all sorts of giant
mice, wasps, even chickens!
A farmer discovers a growth hormone and feeds it to his livestock with
predictable results. A good fun movie with Gordon's trademark
super-imposed photographic effects which hold a certain charm in these
days of lazy CGI.
A fast pace, good cast including Pamela Franklin and Ida Lupino in her
last role, and great rat costumes make this a fine weekend movie.
 my thoughts February 8, 2008
I haven't seen this movie in years, I very plesed to see ths movie again. The realistic sci-fi presents a here and now sence of fear and thrills.
Where the **** did you get those *** **** chickens! December 30, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Some of the best bad movies are finally arriving on DVD, and I'm happy to report that "Food of the Gods" ranks near the top of this list. I first saw this as part of a double feature at the neighborhood theatre back in the mid 70's. It was playing with "Empire of the Ants." Horror films of this time really tried to capitalize on the "giant creature attacking genre." In this case, several woodland critters get a taste of some "gunk" that causes them to turn gigantic, and apparently develop an appetite for mankind. The acting is insanely bad, but you need to know that this film wasn't shooting for oscars. At the time, everyone was making a movie about some huge creature or another (again, playing off the fame of "Jaws"). If filmmakers packaged it the right way, with a PG rating, the kids would rush out to watch it. Admittedly, the film has lost some luster over the years, and the special effects are rather lame, but if you have a sense of humor and a craving for B-movie fare, then I'd say this is a proper choice.
EXCELLENT!!! November 1, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I've been searching for this movie on DVD and finally it's here. I love old school horror since I was a kid, even if the acting is bad I still love it. The first thing I did when I recieved this movie was throw a Drive-inn Style party At my home plus showed other movies and had a blast. Thank you for being prompt and the DVD in good condition
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