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The Stuff

Seen it?

1985 | 86 min | Horror, Science Fiction, Comedy

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With a lukewarm 6.0 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh, horror fans and sci-fi fans. If you loved Re-Animator, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 26 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: expect drug use.

Amalgamated Dairies hires David Rutherford, an FBI man turned industrial saboteur, to investigate a popular new product called “the Stuff,” a new dessert product that is blowing ice cream sales out of the water. Nobody knows how it’s made or what’s in it, but people are lining up to buy it. It's got a delicious flavor to die for!

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    73% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.0 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 104K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Larry Cohen

  • Michael MoriartyDavid 'Mo' Rutherford
  • Andrea MarcovicciNicole Kendall
  • Garrett Morris'Chocolate Chip' Charlie W. Hobbs
  • Paul SorvinoColonel Malcolm Grommett Spears
  • Scott BloomJason
  • Danny AielloVickers
  • Patrick O'NealFletcher
  • James DixonPostman
  • Alexander ScourbyEvans
  • Russell NypeRichards