The upsurge of home video distribution around the mid-late 80s brought us some quality VHS horror trash like "Lunchmeat". Films that were made with no money, non-actors and a plot that was often times so idyllically redundant that it was nearly impossible not to hoot and holler drunkenly AND gleefully at your television screen. "Lunchmeat" is one of those oddball indies that was heavily inspired by the likes of "The Hills Have Eyes" and "Texas Chainsaw Massacre", though managed to fall into the pit of obscurity for today's rabid cult horror collectors to seek out...
A carload of rich kids are on a road trip through the Hollywood hills when they come upon an ambush perpetrated by a family of disturbed, redneck human-hunters. The clan of country killers are in need of replenishing their meat stock to sell to the burger place down the street and their source... why, of course: tender, succulent city folk.
Much of the gore and violence is implied (or restrained, if you will) and what little effects are shown appear predictably unremarkable, though there's still plenty to get into when watching "Lunchmeat". The terrible acting offers up some quality laugh-a-minute viewing - namely from the blubbering, sweater wearing prick who seems intent on warding off pussy. His whining is so over-the-top and obnoxious that I couldn't stop giggling out of shear annoyance. There's also a big retarded lummox who is seen either angrily gnawing on a severed limb or running around defensively with chickens. Easily the best character. Gotta love that ending, too. Just goes to show that in tough situations, chicks will certainly lose their cool and get your ass needlessly killed! Fellas, sometimes it's best to just walk away.
If you like cannibals and micro-budget slasher films, "Lunchmeat" is one to track down....
The upsurge of home video distribution around the mid-late 80s brought us some quality VHS horror trash like "Lunchmeat". Films that were made with no money, non-actors and a plot that was often times so idyllically redundant that it was nearly impossible not to hoot and holler drunkenly AND gleefully at your television screen. "Lunchmeat" is one of those oddball indies that was heavily inspired by the likes of "The Hills Have Eyes" and "Texas Chainsaw Massacre", though managed to fall into the pit of obscurity for today's rabid cult horror collectors to seek out...
