The Corpse Grinders (1971) movie poster

The Corpse Grinders

1971 ·1h 12m · ★ 4.0 (35)

When the Lotus Cat Food Company finds itself in financial trouble, the owners decide to find a new, cheap source of meat -- the local graveyard. Only one problem -- soon cats develop a taste for human flesh, and tabbies are tearing out throats all over town.

Why it matters

A gleefully grimy cult gorefest where low-budget charm meets unapologetic absurdity in a feline apocalypse.

  • Early ‘70s grindhouse meets creature feature with a premise so bonkers it’s practically a subgenre of its own.
  • Practical effects lean into campy gore, delivering squishy, tactile thrills that practical-effect purists can appreciate for their earnestness.
  • Perfect for fans of midnight movie staples and those who savor horror’s trashier, more anarchic fringes.
  • Notorious for its rough acting and lo-fi production — a test of patience that rewards viewers who dig schlock as ritual.
3 horror films in catalog

Horror DNA

Gore
71
Slow Burn
0
Psychological
0
Supernatural
0
Creature
73
Disturbing
83
Fun Factor
67
Cerebral
28
Survival
50

Content Warnings

Taboo ContentBody HorrorCannibalismDehumanization

TMDB Keywords

cateating humansfear of catsgraveyard

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