Society
Directed by Brian Yuzna
A teenager suspects his family are part of a cabal of monstrous socialites who literally prey on the lower classes. Bill’s enjoying life’s privileges when he hears a recording of a family party that suggests it was actually a murderous, incestuous orgy. But that couldn’t be so, could it? Though SOCIETY was released in 1992, it was only recently that its reputation as a masterpiece began to swell like a fleshy blob of aroused aliens. The Cronenbergian final act - filled with outrageously disturbing and blackly comic FX - never loses its power to shock. Essential viewing. Contains strong language, sexual scenes, violence and gore.
A teen suspects his wealthy family are part of a cabal of monstrous socialites.
Cast: Billy Warlock, Devin DeVasquez, Charles Lucia, Patrice Jennings
Member Reviews
Delivered everything as promised. This film is a lot of fun to watch! The pacing is immersive, the story manages to weave in sub context without compromising on comedic elements. The practical effects are over the top, fun and just incredibly gross. Overall, this film was a great laugh - wholesome fun for all of the family!
As a slice of 80's body horror exploitation, it worked on a certain level both satirically and from a genre perspective, although Screaming Mad George's wacky prosthetic effects look goofy and the final act is all a little silly in the 2020's. Retrospectively, it's nice as a period piece but hardly essential.
Weirdly good movie, so crazy towards the end
Is this still on shudder?
"Hey Beavis. . . I'm in this movie. Nyeh heh heh. He just totally fisted that guy. . . cool. . . "