This is a horror cult comedy and is not for everyone. Anson (rhymes with Manson),his brother Stef (Jimmi Simpson) and Stef's sadistic GF Mimi (Lily Cole) take a restaurant crew prisoner and plan to eat them. The six victims are tied to chairs while a wildcard is forgotten and unattended to. Stef tells them they plan a "pseudo European gangster style slumber party."
The brothers are terribly likable with funny lines. We get to know the victims and they are all great characters, especially Gabourey Sidibe. The Mexican food place has a French chef (Lothaire Bluteau) whose insults are "surprisingly colorful.'
The film uses "Night Court" and other obscure references that even the cast didn't understand. (I watched the commentary, which I normally don't.) Sarah Silverman had a minor part and only filmed for a day. I would recommend avoiding trailers as they show people dying which may be a plot spoiler for some. DVD cover is not a spoiler for a change. Great rock sound track. Katrina and the New Waves never sounded so good.
Guide: F-bomb. No sex or nudity.
Gravy
2015
Action / Comedy / Horror
Plot summary
It's All Hallow's Eve. A trio of costumed misfits with very special dietary requirements seizes a Mexican cantina and force the staff to engage in a late night of gaming, food and libations. The only caveat is what's on the menu.
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NO SUBSTITUTION FOR BROWN SUGAR AND ENTHUSIASM
Tasty Enough, But Doesn't Demand Seconds
It's All Hallow's Eve. A trio of costumed misfits with very special dietary requirements seizes a Mexican cantina and force the staff to engage in a late night of gaming, food and libations. The only caveat is what's on the menu.
Noel Murray says the film "seems little more than a lark for all involved, not a project with anything to say." That sums it up rather nicely. The gore is good enough for horror fans, the humor is there at times. And we have plenty of B-list actors in this thing. But what is the point? Unlike other recent horror-comedies (most notably the hugely successful "Tucker and Dale"),this never really seems to go anywhere.
Is it worth a look? Sure. James Roday is a fun guy, and it is great to see him venturing more into writing and directing. But I feel like we needed so much more here.
"You are what we eat" - Love this twisted movie so much!
One of the best horror movies in my opinion! So much fun, filled with trivia, and disgusting behavior while having several comedic parts. I have seen this once a while back and loved it then too. Also everyone in it is beautiful especially the women; plus Michael Weston and Jimmi Simpson are a couple of my favorite actors!!