The Corpse Grinders
| The Corpse Grinders | |
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| Directed by | Ted V. Mikels |
| Written by | Arch Hall Joe Cranston |
| Produced by | Ted V. Mikels |
| Starring | Sean Kenney Monika Kelly Sanford Mitchell J. Byron Foster |
| Edited by | Ted V. Mikels |
| Music by | Ted V. Mikels |
| Distributed by | Geneni Film Distributors |
Release date |
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Running time | 72 min. |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Corpse Grinders is a 1971 American horror film directed by Ted V. Mikels.[1][2][3]
Plot
When the Lotus Cat Food Company finds itself in financial trouble, the owners stumble upon a new, cheap source of meat -- the local graveyard. Only one problem -- the cats develop a taste for human flesh, and the pets have turned viciously against their owners all over town. Veterinary doctor Howard Glass (Sean Kenney) and his nurse Angie Robinson (Monika Kelly) become suspicious and begin to investigate.
Cast
- Sean Kenney as Dr. Howard Glass
- Monika Kelly as Angie Robinson
- Sanford Mitchell as Landau
- J. Byron Foster as Maltby
- Warren Ball as Caleb
- Ann Noble as Cleo
- Vince Barbi as Monk
- Harry Lovejoy as The Neighbor
- Earl Burnam as Mr. Desisto
- Zena Foster as Mrs. Babcock
- Ray Dannis as Mr. Babcock
- Drucilla Hoy as Tessie
- Charles Fox as Willie (as Charles 'Foxy' Fox)
- Stephen Lester as The Mortician
- William Kirschner as B.K. - Mort. Asst.
- Curt Matson as Paul the Stranger
- George Bowden as David the Intern
- Don Ellis as Factory Workman
- Mike Garrison as Michael
- Andy Collings as Donna
- Mary Ellen Burke as Annie
- Sherri Vernon as Wife
- Richard Gilden as Husband
Reception
In its review of the film, Variety wrote that it "carries enough blood to satisfy any cravings for this type of divertissement but it's a cheapie in every respect."[4] Conversely, Eric Henderson of Slant Magazine stated: "Make no mistake, there is nothing in Ted V. Mikels's infamous grindhouse cheapie The Corpse Grinders even a fraction as disturbing as the graphic art of its promotional one-sheet."[5]
References
- ^ Vansant, Demonica. "Film Review: The Corpse Grinders (1971)". HNN. Retrieved May 7, 2018.
- ^ "The Corpse Grinders (1971)". Apocalypse Later. August 25, 2010. Retrieved May 7, 2018.
- ^ "The Corpse Grinders (1971)". Worst Movies Ever Made. June 25, 2014. Retrieved May 7, 2018.
- ^ "The Corpse Grinders". Variety. 1971. Retrieved May 7, 2018.
- ^ Henderson, Eric (April 20, 2005). "The Corpse Grinders". Slant Magazine. Retrieved May 7, 2018.