The Food of the Gods

The Food of the Gods

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PG 1976 · 88 min · ★ 5.0 · Horror, Science Fiction

Morgan and his friends are on a hunting trip on a remote Canadian island when they are attacked by a swarm of giant wasps. Looking for help, Morgan stumbles across a barn inhabited by an enormous killer chicken. After doing some exploring, they discover the entire island is crawling with animals that have somehow grown to giant size. The most dangerous of all of these, however, are the rats, who are mobilizing to do battle with the human intruders.

Directed by Bert I. Gordon · Written by Bert I. Gordon

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Cast

Marjoe Gortner Morgan
Pamela Franklin Lorna
Ralph Meeker Bensington
Jon Cypher Brian
Ida Lupino Mrs. Skinner
John McLiam Mr. Skinner
Belinda Balaski Rita
Tom Stovall Thomas
Chuck Courtney Davis
Reg Tunnicliffe Ferry Attendant
Kevin Schumm Child in a Classroom (uncredited)

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