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A Beverly Hills teen (Billy Warlock) discovers his parents are part of a gruesome orgy cult for the social elite.
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Adrián Álvarez Espinof 10/13/2023
4/5
Society doesn't is not content simply crushing your amygdala, it wants to twist the nightmare on all psychosexual levels. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
Matthew Rozsa Democracy at Work (Substack) Nov 19
4/4
If you want to watch a gross horror movie in the finest cinematic satirical tradition, stretching from "They Live" to "The Substance," I highly recommend "Society." Go to Full Review
Bryce Hanson Horror Movie Talk Sep 18
6/10
Society is probably one of the most well known body horror movies because of the last 30 minutes. If you want goopy eighties body horror, this is your movie, but be advised that you can probably skip the first hour. Go to Full Review
Nicholas Bell IONCINEMA.com 10/27/2020
3.5/5
One of those alarming accomplishments that simply has to be seen to be believed, Brian Yuzna's inspired Society is biting social satire Go to Full Review
Mike Massie Gone With The Twins 09/24/2020
6/10
Having worked on several "body horror" pictures leading up to this directorial debut, Yuzna handles himself admirably in a hilariously grotesque blend of comedy and scares. Go to Full Review
Zena Dixon Real Queen of Horror 08/30/2018
4/5
It is disgusting but beautiful, it's a twisted peculiar 1980s gem. Go to Full Review
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Farah R @Farah Nov 27 There's too much going on, and none of it is comprehensible. The film's message, which is a satire critiquing class division and the wealthy elite, comes through, but the highly exaggerated method of telling it was a grotesque mess. See more Nick O May 23 I just always assumed that this is a fairly accurate depiction of what upper-class society is really like behind closed doors. Slimy mutant murder orgies at huge Beverly Hills mansion parties. Seems believable to me! See more thiago s @Thiagostone May 13 Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas de terror são fracas, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, a história é fraca, os personagens sao fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes para fazer o filme ser bom. See more Ishara L Feb 7 When there's about 30 minutes left in the movie, prepare yourself for a very, very wild ride. The climax is something to be seen to believe that it was filmed and they covinced a bunch of actors to do. It really is a messed up thing, when it comes to prostethics and practical effects. It is one of the weirdest, jaw-dropping stuff I have ever seen in a movie. For that shock alone and having the guts to do this, in the 80s, is really far out man. Wowzers. I mean, I was warned by the back of the blu-ray, but omg. What. People were paid to do the stuff. Besides that ending, the rest of it is standard and mediocre. Watch it for the ending. See more Gavin M Jan 4 This series was apparently geared towards 10th grade high schoolers. Zero substance just a bunch of privileged kids and their daily drama BS. See more Ben D Dec 18 If you want a 1980s, rich kid teen dramedy with ham-fisted social commentary and a mucilaginous mosquito “shunting” orgy, this is the movie for you. Society is one of those movies that is best enjoyed if you have absolutely no idea what is going to happen. Of course, reading the first line of this review changes that, but upon recommending it to friends, just advise to go in blind: don’t even read the short description. Some of the story is pretty dumb and dialogue poor, but the runway of schlock lubricates the viewer with teases and misdirection into a viscous final 20–30 minutes that make this movie not only worth watching but wildly entertaining. Joji Tani a.k.a. “Screaming Mad George” is responsible for the exquisite practical effects. This is body horror at some of the most deranged and disturbed that I’ve ever witnessed and I wanted more. Society is a relic of a beautiful cinematic era that will likely never be replicated again. We must promote these movies at all costs. It’ll turn you inside out! See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis A Beverly Hills teen (Billy Warlock) discovers his parents are part of a gruesome orgy cult for the social elite.
Director
Brian Yuzna
Producer
Keith Walley
Screenwriter
Rick Fry, Woody Keith
Production Co
Society Productions Inc.
Rating
R
Genre
Horror
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
May 4, 2017
Runtime
1h 39m
Sound Mix
Stereo, Surround
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