Synopsis
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.
Scores
Overall Score
52.1
Popularity Percentile (Year)
62.9%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
34.1%
Review Aggregate
59.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 63% of 19 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize satirical, dark, character-driven. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
satiricaldarkcharacter-drivenfunnyscarysuspenseful
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rory Calhoun | 1980 | $173,000 | $657,000 | (est) |
| Paul Linke | 1980 | $106,000 | $404,000 | (est) |
| Nancy Parsons | 1980 | $80,000 | $304,000 | (est) |
| Nina Axelrod | 1980 | $65,000 | $249,000 | (est) |
| Wolfman Jack | 1980 | $56,000 | $213,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score63.0
RT critic review count27
Rotten Tomatoes audience score55.0
RT audience rating count5,000
IMDb rating6.0
IMDb votes14,529
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1980 | $6,342,668 | $24,146,783 |
| International | 1980 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1980 | $6,342,668 | $24,146,783 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1980 | $3,171,334 | $12,073,392 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1980 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1980 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1980 | $1,086,000 | $4,134,444 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1980 | $1,017,000 | $3,871,758 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1980 | $1,522,240 | $5,795,228 |
| Total Revenues | 1980 | $6,796,574 | $25,874,822 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1980 | $3,000,000 | $11,421,117 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1980 | $2,064,000 (est) | $7,857,728 (est) |
| Participations | 1980 | $136,000 | $517,757 |
| Residuals ? | 1980 | $220,000 | $837,549 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1980 | $600,000 | $2,284,223 |
| Total Expenses | 1980 | $6,020,000 | $22,918,374 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1980 | $776,574 | $2,956,449 |
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