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

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #14558 in DVD
• Brand: TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOME ENT
• Released on: 2007-09-11
• Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
• Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
• Formats: Color, DVD, Soundtrack, NTSC
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 1
• Dimensions: 1.00 pounds
• Running time: 88 minutes

Amazon.com
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

Customer Reviews

TOTALLY GOD-AWFUL GREAT!!!!
This is a movie that requires total and complete suspension of disbelief! And it's not just because of the god-awful special effects, either! The acting is completely off kilter with the story line of giant mutated creatures. Marjoe Gortner is quite possibly one of my all time favorite baaad actor of the 70's and his casual shoulder-shrugging, oh-well approach to the mutations is absolutely hysterical! No one else in the film seems to be too bothered by the giants so I guess why should he?! I loved this movie when it was first released but I was also 9 years old! If you have 90 minutes or so of your life to waste one evening, pop this sucker in the DVD player, grab some Jiffy Pop, sit back and relax. Enjoy!!!! :D

But oatmeal's GOOD for you!
I saw this as a child on TV when HBO was still in it's infancy. Along with "The Car", this movie scared me pretty badly. But, even at the age of 6, I still laughed so hard at the giant chicken scene that I was in imminent danger of soiling my Toughskins.
I developed a lifelong distaste for oatmeal and Cream Of Wheat as a result of watching this movie, and I therefore blame it for the ensuing years of nutritional neglect my body has endured. In a sense, this movie has literally changed my life!

The Classic Monster Movie of the 70's!!!!!!
Food of the Gods is a classic from beginning to end. The
story is well written, acted and directed. The special
effects are awesome. Giant chicken, bees and Rats! The
Rats swarm a house and it's just fantastic. If you like
well done horror movies and not just gore [there is some]
but it's done very well then buy this movie. I saw this
in the theater and I was blown away and I bought the
import version years ago as I couldn't wait to see it
again in widescreen. They don't make them like this no more!