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The Food of the Gods

1976·Movie
1h 28min·PG
24
TerribleGoodWatch score
IMDb4.7Metacritic20–Rotten Tomatoes18%25%
IMDb4.7Metacritic20–Rotten Tomatoes18%25%

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The Food of the Gods fingerprint

High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Thrilling and tense

  • Adrenaline7
  • Tension7
  • Scare7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Wonder5
  • Pathos3
  • Melancholy3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor4
  • Dark Humor3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Kept in the background

  • World Immersion6
  • Novelty6
  • Dialogue Centrality4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue6
  • Direction5
  • Acting5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Sound Centrality6
  • Cinematography5
  • Editing5

Who it's for

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About

Welcome to the Bottom of the Food Chain!

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.
Creature FeatureGiant MonstersB-MovieLow BudgetNature HorrorExploitation FilmKiller AnimalsMonster Movie

Crew

Directed by:
Bert I. Gordon, Flora M. Gordon, Gavin B. Craig
Written by:
Bert I. Gordon, H. G. Wells
Produced by:
Bert I. Gordon, Samuel Z. Arkoff, Flora M. Gordon
Composed by:
Rob Young, Elliot Kaplan, George Mulholland

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Questions about The Food of the Gods

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Where can I stream The Food of the Gods legally?

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The Food of the Gods is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, MGM+, and History Vault in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free, Plex, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Food of the Gods worth watching?

24
TerribleGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 25/100 (IMDb 4.7, Rotten Tomatoes 18%, and Metacritic 20). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Food of the Gods rated?

PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long is The Food of the Gods?

1 h 28 min

The Food of the Gods runs 1 h 28 min.

Is The Food of the Gods based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Food of the Gods?

Critics19
Audiences36

Not quite. Audiences rate The Food of the Gods higher (36) than critics (19). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is The Food of the Gods in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Food of the Gods?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Food of the Gods in 137 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Food of the Gods use?

Shotguns Are Just BetterKill It with WaterAnd StarringClosed CircleDeath by MaterialismDramatic Ammo DepletionAmerican Gothic CoupleThe End... Or Is It?Behind the BlackHuddle PowerAsshole VictimHollywood Darknessand 22 more

TV Tropes lists 34 storytelling tropes for The Food of the Gods, including Shotguns Are Just Better, Kill It with Water, And Starring.