# The Stuff (1985)

> A hard-edged industrial spy and his allies battle a delicious mind-controlling dessert that turns consumer craving into supernatural invasion.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/11141

## Facts

- Runtime: 86 min
- Genres: Horror, Science Fiction, Comedy
- Director: Larry Cohen
- Cast: Michael Moriarty, Andrea Marcovicci, Garrett Morris, Paul Sorvino, Scott Bloom, Danny Aiello, Patrick O'Neal, James Dixon
- TMDB rating: 6.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090094/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: campy, satirical, grotesque, cult movie night, late night horror

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- [John Dies at the End (2013)](https://ember.film/movie/53141)

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