Film198593 min

The Stuff

Name: The Stuff
Genre: Comedy, Horror, Science Fiction
Released: 1985
Duration: 93 min
Cast: Michael Moriarty, Andrea Marcovicci, Garrett Morris, Paul Sorvino, Scott Bloom

Taste attributes: comedyhorrorscience fictionmonster/alien/supernaturaldisastermafia/gangsterunsavouryimaginarysimplelinearbig & variedemotionally undemandingall consuming questdeep rivalryfighting evilhuman spirit/resilience/survivalrescue/escape/jeopardyunderdog triumphs

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

Boxlist takeA fantastical horror comedy that is uncomplicated, emotionally cool and dark. Best if you like the extraordinary over the everyday.

Taste details

Pace: balanced · Originality: balanced · Tone: dark · Weight: balanced · Realism: imaginary world · Story: very simple · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: big and varied · Emotional punch: undemandingHow we score

Quality rating

5.9 /10

TMDB · 288 votes

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Linearity: Linear / logical, just how this profile likes it

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Intricacy: Basic story, where this profile leans smart / intricate
Emotional punch: Undemanding, where this profile leans emotive / stirring

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Synopsis

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!

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