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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 Society doesn't is not content simply crushing your amygdala, it wants to twist the nightmare on all psychosexual levels. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 4/5 Oct 13, 2023 Full Review Marc Savlov Austin Chronicle Rated: 1/5 Jan 1, 2000 Full Review Nicholas Bell IONCINEMA.com One of those alarming accomplishments that simply has to be seen to be believed, Brian Yuzna's inspired Society is biting social satire Rated: 3.5/5 Oct 27, 2020 Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins 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. Rated: 6/10 Sep 24, 2020 Full Review Zena Dixon Real Queen of Horror It is disgusting but beautiful, it's a twisted peculiar 1980s gem. Rated: 4/5 Aug 30, 2018 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Might be too ambitious for a teen horror pic, but it grabs your attention. Rated: B Apr 3, 2016 Full Review Read all reviews

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Ben D 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! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 12/18/24 Full Review Robson C Billy Whitney é um adolescente que desconfia que há algo de errado com os seus pais e sua irmã. Ele sente que não é amado pelos seus pais como a sua irmã é. Depois de escutar uma fita gravada por um amigo, que acaba morrendo em um acidente automobilístico, ele passa a investigar e percebe que tudo o que conhece seja uma mentira. O filme faz uma junção de filmes de adolescentes (tanto sendo um drama por não sentir amado, como uma típica comédia dessa fase) com um suspense que nos leva a um body horror. O roteiro é uma crítica social transformada em filme de horror, onde os ricos se sentem superiores ao resto da população, podendo sugar deles tudo o que pode. A crítica fica disfarçada na maior parte do filme, mas no terço final, ela é nítida. Aí o body horror explode com tudo, com a cena que pode embrulhar o estômago de muita gente. Enquanto nessa cena temos um bom trabalho de maquiagem e efeitos práticos, isso acaba prejudicando outra cena tão impactante quanto essa, porém fica risível, provavelmente por causa da melhoria das técnicas de efeitos visuais e o orçamento reduzido. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 09/29/24 Full Review chris h Epic fail in every way. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 08/06/24 Full Review Lucas t This movie is very campy and creepy. It needs more recognition, very underrated. I love the SFX used for the shunting. 7.6/10. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/29/24 Full Review Arid S This film was WAY ahead of its time, now days the plot of this film is not far from reality. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/23/24 Full Review Alec B The entire shunting sequence is so insane, both in conception and execution, that I'm willing to forgive most of the movie's narrative issues. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/22/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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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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