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The Stuff

1985·Movie
1h 26min·R

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The Stuff fingerprint

High energy, funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and scary

  • Tension7
  • Scare7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia6
  • Catharsis4
  • Wonder4

Humor

Some satire and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody7
  • Dark Humor7
  • Absurdist Humor5

World

Mystery, pop culture, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Visual Stylization6

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About

Are you eating it... or is it eating you?

Amalgamated Dairies hires David Rutherford, an FBI man turned industrial saboteur, to investigate a popular new product called “the Stuff,” a new dessert product that is blowing ice cream sales out of the water. Nobody knows how it’s made or what’s in it, but people are lining up to buy it. It's got a delicious flavor to die for!
Body HorrorConsumerism SatireCult Classic80s HorrorMysteryParodyDark HumorSocial Commentary

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Stuff legally?

You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Stuff worth watching?

62
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 5.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 68%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Stuff rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Stuff?

1 h 26 min

The Stuff runs 1 h 26 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Stuff?

Critics68
Audiences55

Not quite. Critics rate The Stuff higher (68) than audiences (55). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Stuff in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Stuff?

37ARAUBMBOBRBZCACLCOCRDEDOECFJ+23

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Stuff in 37 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Stuff use?

The '80sHow They Treat the HelpAttack of the Killer WhateverWham LineAssimilation PlotAnalogy BackfireIt Came from the FridgeKill It with FireJust DessertsIt's PersonalSealed Evil in a CanEldritch Abominationand 45 more

TV Tropes lists 57 storytelling tropes for The Stuff, including The '80s, How They Treat the Help, Attack of the Killer Whatever.