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The Stuff (Midnight Madness Series)

Michael Moriarty (Actor), Andrea Marcovicci (Actor), Larry Cohen (Director) Rated:
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Format: DVD
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,436 ratings
IMDb5.9/10.0
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Genre Horror
Format Multiple Formats, Color, NTSC, Widescreen, Dolby
Contributor Larry Cohen, Ann Dane, Nicholas Taylor, Colette Blonigan, Patrick O'Neal, Cathy Schultz, Adrianne Sachs, Russell Nype, Harry Bellaver, Danny Aiello, Edward Power, Bobbi Burns, James Dixon, James Dukas, Heidi Miller, David Snell, Nicholas Detoth, Abe Vigoda, Peter Hock, Clara Peller, Tammy Grimes, Paul Sorvino, Harvey Waldman, Scott Bloom, Frank Telfer, Brian Bloom, John Newton, Adrienne Sachs, Paul Kurta, Jery Hewitt, Gene O'Neill, David Rees Snell, Barry Shils, Scott Matthew Bloom, Nick Taylor, Beth Teagarden, Michael Moriarty, Brooke Adams, Andrea Marcovicci, Marilyn Staley, Alexander Scourby, Garrett Morris, Rutanya Alda, Laurene Landon See more
Language English
Runtime 1 hour and 33 minutes
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Product Description

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.

Product details

  • MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ R (Restricted)
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.4 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 19536859
  • Director ‏ : ‎ Larry Cohen
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ Multiple Formats, Color, NTSC, Widescreen, Dolby
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 33 minutes
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ September 20, 2011
  • Actors ‏ : ‎ Michael Moriarty, Andrea Marcovicci, Scott Bloom, Garrett Morris, Paul Sorvino
  • Producers ‏ : ‎ Barry Shils, Paul Kurta
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ IMAGE ENTERTAINMENT
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0053TWW9K
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,436 ratings

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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
1,436 global ratings
Awesome but slightly misleading
4 Stars
Awesome but slightly misleading
First off this movie is awesome and needed to be in my collection however the descriptions were not accurate it shows what looks like a cover sleeve (not sure just assuming )and its white or clear what I got is not the same lil disappointed I'd be willing to get another one if it comes in correctly but still happy
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Jorge
5.0 out of 5 stars Deliciously campy and satirical horror
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2024
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Larry Cohen's cult classic about a mysterious and addictive dessert-like substance takes on new life with the enhanced picture quality and crisp detail of Blu-ray. A must have for any horror collection.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Timeless Commentary
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2024
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First saw this movie as a teen in the 90's and it always stuck with me. Watching again as an adult, it still stays with me. This satirical look at popular culture, the media and corporate vs. consumer (the consumed?) roles were no doubt spot on at the time, but also a presiant warning on these topics for what was to come and where we are now as a society. Spooky.
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Mark William Brown
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this Movie!
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2024
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I liked that there was no damage whatsoever. It is a collectors edition so that's great. Arrived fast too
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Einsatz
4.0 out of 5 stars You are what you eat…
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2024
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All I kept thinking throughout the viewing of this film was…this can’t be sanitary! It comes out of the ground. If it comes out of the ground, does it taste like dirt? Shouldn’t it be sterilized? Why isn’t it sterilized!? And people are eating this stuff!!! Why are you eating this stuff!!!
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Justin Harlan
5.0 out of 5 stars Arrow Heads! Vol. 12: Can’t Get Enough of Arrow’s Special Edition of THE STUFF
Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2016
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Larry Cohen’s 1985 horror comedy satire The Stuff may be 31 years old, but is as fun and poignant as ever. The rampant over-medication and obsessive consumer culture of the ’80s is not something of the past; on the contrary, the ’80s simply laid the foundation that we’ve continued to build upon and grow into a certain brand of capitalist somnambulism that has come to represent our culture.

Most genre fans know the story; but, just in case, here’s a quick recap:

In the opening scene, a rail worker finds some white ooze seeping out of the ground… and, like anyone in his or her right mind would, he eats it. Turns out that it’s the best thing he’s ever tasted. This “stuff” is soon harvested and marketed as “The Stuff.”. The whole damn country embraces the low on calories, high on taste treat… they just “can’t get enough of The Stuff!”

The Stuff may taste great and be healthy on the surface, but it turns out to be a living ooze that turns those who eat it into brainless walking corpses before literally eating them from within. The sentient, parasitic substance is uncovered for what it truly is by a few people, starting with a young boy named Jason. Along with former FBI agent Mo Rutherford and the beautiful Nicole, Jason leads the battle against The Stuff and those peddling it.

In the end, evil plans are thwarted, hope is restored, and The Stuff is destroyed… or is it?

This story has a special place in the hearts of many a fan of horror and science fiction films. In the tradition of the great B-movie fare, the film is schlocky and socially conscious all at once. It cuts deeply with its fierce and pointed satire, all the while retaining its fun and enjoyable nature. There is no doubt why the film is so beloved. What’s more is that the film has never looked better than in the brand new Arrow Films Special Edition Blu-ray. Even without the brilliant special features, the scan of the original negative is flawless and the film comes to life in a way never before available on home video. The sound is crisp and clear. If one has only previously seen one of the DVD releases or watched the film streaming on Netflix prior to watching this print, it will surely be a revelation to him or her.

In addition to the 1080p high definition restoration Blu-ray, the package also features a standard edition DVD, a booklet with art work, and an essay from Joel Harley. The cover art is reversible, with one side being the original cover art and the other a brand new piece, both sides with their own appeal. But the real stuff in The Stuff is on the Blu.

As noted above, the film looks and sounds great. The original trailer is included on the disc, along with an intro and commentary to the trailer Saw II, III, and IV director/The Stuff megafan Darren Lynn Bousman (whom the reviewer reveres due to his brilliant hyperstylized splatterpunk musical Repo! The Genetic Opera). However, the real gem on the Blu-ray is the accompanying documentary, Can’t Get Enough of The Stuff: Making Larry Cohen’s Classic Creature Feature.

Fans of The Stuff, as well as Cohen’s other quirky genre films, will find a lot of Stuff to sink their teeth into, with stories and anecdotes from several of the people involved in the film. Cohen himself discusses the film from concept to finished product. The segment highlighting the makeup and effects is especially fun and entertaining.

From the classic lines like Mo’s “No one is as dumb as I appear to be” to the rivers of yogurt-like ooze to the rabid Stuff-crazed dog, it’s all here and in the best looking presentation to date. Whether it’s your first time watching or your 27th, with Arrow’s The Stuff Special Edition, “enough is never enough!”

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Robert Strecker
5.0 out of 5 stars a classic good bad movie by a legendary director
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2020
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I love Larry Cohens early films the most due to the presence of distinct auter techniques. What i mean by this is the editing and steady cam as well as gritty in your face approach of this director. Almost all of Cohens signature techniques are missing form his 1980's efforts but i still love it for the campy absurd comical elements. The most important thing about his mid eighties efforts is his use of Micheal Moriarty. This guy is the king of b movie character actors with his standout cheesy performances being with Cohen in films such as this one as well as the third Its Alive film and the super corny Return to Salems lot which came out the same year or in 87 - i forget but The Stuff and Salems Lot were very close in production.
Moriarty has a totally off beat and down right strange screen presence that is also awkward. This is consistent with the leads in the original Its Alive as well as the odd performance of the lead (Fred W) in Hell Up In Harlem.
I think the 2 Black Caesar film show hoe Cohen can actually get serious and can also produce great performances fro the actors/actresses.
The stuff is for the most part entertaining all the way through with a slight lag in the middle which i was surprised with due to Cohen usually keeping the pace consistent.
There is a good deal of nice stop motion type of special effects.
The slight drawback to this movie is it seems like it was geared to be a sort of kid friendly movie that most likely wanted a PG rating but ended up getting slapped with an R rating due to very graphic images. The use of a central child actor and another one that looks like the kid form Once Upon A Time In America contributed to the target audience possible being early teens as as well as adults. This ends up being a classic but it is also has so much obvious comedy it can be titles a horror/scifi/comedy.
I am slightly on the fence about the obvious comedy because part of Cohens early 1970's magic is you can never quite tell what is supposed to be funny and what is unintentional cheese.
In conclusion this is a must have for Larry Cohen fans that collectively agree and accept he totally stopped caring in the 1980's but in a good way.
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mike brown
5.0 out of 5 stars Horror comedy classic.
Reviewed in Canada on December 19, 2020
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This movie was a fun romp of 80’s horror comedy. Surprisingly well acted. Fun social satire in a similar way to Dawn of the Dead. Michael Moriarty is brilliant. The fake commercials throughout are super well done.
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Jan Soderlund
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome movie! :)
Reviewed in Sweden on December 17, 2020
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All is good, delivery and quality!
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Robert junior black
5.0 out of 5 stars Película descatogalada
Reviewed in Mexico on May 17, 2019
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Buena película de los 80s . Características de la película sólo audio en inglés sin ningún subtítulos
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corly 1
5.0 out of 5 stars THE STUFF
Reviewed in France on November 18, 2019
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livraison rapide et très bon film a regarder en famille devant des pop corn .

histoire très bien pensées et acteur bon et idée plutôt original pour l'époque
plutôt amusant .
j'ai été très surpris du film en lui même et reste sympa a regarder ..........
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Steve Brooker
5.0 out of 5 stars Love the movie
Reviewed in Australia on September 28, 2023
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Great print
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