Synopsis:
A mysterious substance is bubbling out of the ground. Obviously, the first thing anybody would do is taste it. Luckily for it's discoverer, it doesn't taste half bad. So, he decides to market it.
Soon, The Stuff is all over the country. A huge marketing blitz takes place; you really can't go anywhere without seeing it plastered all over the walls, vending machines, etc.
Unfortunately, for all the weight they lose, anyone who eats it becomes a Stuff-filled zombie, which often results in them developing a hinge on their jaw and spewing all their Stuff-ing (that was bad) out of their mouth.
David, mostly known as "Mo" because of a really stupid pun, is sent to investigate The Stuff by the Ice Cream Protection Assocation. Ok, I made that up. He is sent in by some ice cream companies to basically sabotage the operation, and possibly discover the secret formula. What he discovers is a WORLD OF DANGER! WITH ZERO CALORIES!
Also involved is a young boy named Jason, who realizes there is something wrong with The Stuff when he sees it move in the refridgerator. Escaping from his home, he runs into Mo outside his house (somehow?), and they escape to combat the tasty dessert, along with Nicole, a commercial director who originally was hired to make ads for The Stuff, but has since changed her mind; Col. Spears, a militant who happens to own a handful of radio stations in Atlanta; and Chocolate Chip Charlie, who disappears for most of the movie only to return for two minutes near the end to.....what? (*gasp*) Watch and see!
Year:
1985
Copyright:
1985 New World Pictures
Tagline:
Are you eating it...or is it eating you?
It was Fox who gave us the pleasure of viewing this gem.
Mo - Michael Moriarty
Nicole - Andrea Marcovicci
Chocolate Chip Charlie - Garrett Morris
Col. Spears - Paul Sorvino
Jason - Scott Bloom
Vickers - Danny Aiello
Fletcher - Patrick O'Neal
Director - Larry Cohen
Written by - Larry Cohen
Smidlett - 8.5 out of 10
The Stuff. What can I say? It comes from the ground, causes mass craziness, and grows on it's own, who wouldn't want to eat it?? Well, what do I know? But this is an awesome movie! Everytime we've seen it I laugh and laugh. The 80s commercials are so great, and the former ADA from Law and Order is in it too, so that's fun. I defintely recommend this movie!
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Fox - 8 out of 10
Alright, more Atlanta! Coming from Phone Booth's writer Larry Cohen, this movie is just another example of renowned directors originating from this genre, following such greats as Sam Raimi and Peter Jackson. Also, like Phone Booth, this movie only lasts like an hour and some change; it doesn't really drag on at all.
Some of the effects are pretty good, especially when the goo starts to erupt from people's bodies. There's some blue screen scenes that are pretty bad, though.
I would have liked to see some more of Chocolate Chip Charlie, he disappears for most of the movie, and seemed like a cool character. It was also weird to see Paul Sorvino in a strange bit role.
I love how serious the movie is, too; but there is definitely a high level of camp that permeates throughout. I definitely recommend grabbing this; stock full of fun cheese, especially if you want to see some of Cohen's earlier work.
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Wolf Zombie - 8.5 out of 10
Man. This movie is great! Takes you straight back in to the 80s... now thats the Stuff. Full of commercials that mock America's drive to consume anything that sounds good, and theme songs that are kicking. The movie gets better every time I watch it. It is socked full of bad one liners, bad acting, and awesome special effects. This is definitly a must see that will leave you craving some "Mo".
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Pointless nudity - no
Random violence - yes
Uppercuts - no
Lots of blue screen - yes
Editing - no
Why does he get a little box around his name, and no one else?
Damn, run much kid?
Bazooka punch!
Oops, cameraman's shadow!
Extreme close-up!
80's commercial parody.
Yeah, he's REALLY in that trailer...
Random head explosion!
They killed themselves and turned into plaster?
What's with the Superman credits music?
Mo - "Oh, aaoooIIII, we could do that."
Mo - "Everybody has to eat shaving cream, once in a while."
Jason - "Do I have to put my hands up too? I mean, aren't you going to shake me down?"
Buy it before it eats you alive!
8.5 out of 10 (Based on 4 ratings, 
