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6.1/10
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A young boy living in 1950s suburbia suspects that his parents are cannibalistic murderers.A young boy living in 1950s suburbia suspects that his parents are cannibalistic murderers.A young boy living in 1950s suburbia suspects that his parents are cannibalistic murderers.
- Awards
- 2 wins & 3 nominations
London Juno
- Sheila Zellner
- (as Juno Mills-Cockell)
- Director
- Writer
- All cast & crew
- Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe film's appropriately-bizarre title for its Germany release was 'Daddy ist ein Kannibale', or 'Daddy is a Cannibal!'
- GoofsWhen Nick Laemle slaps the cinder-block basement wall, it visibly flexes.
- Quotes
Lab Attendant: I have here an opportunity--
[holds out a pen to Michael]
Lab Attendant: this pen is made of chemicals, but if I took these same chemicals and recombined them, I could make an automobile, or an electric light! The whole world is made of chemicals, Michael--you can make anything! And if you're smart... you'll make opportunities.
- SoundtracksCherry Pink and Apple Blossom White
(Cerisier Rose et Pommier Blanc)
Music by Louiguy
French lyrics by Jacques Larue
English lyrics by Mack David
Performed by Dámaso Pérez Prado
Featured review
A Movie That Will Stick With You
It's been 13 years since I saw this movie, but it made such an impact on me that to this day I can close my eyes and visualize the characters, and feel the mood that make this film worth watching. Not too many movies scare me like this one did. It wasn't the use of vast quantities of blood, or the killings that scared me, as much as it was the Ward and June Cleaver-ness of the parents. What really did it for me was the mind twist the director built into this film, and the way it was pulled off by the actors. If you're squeamish then this probably isn't for you, but if you can watch a movie and appreciate it for the art it is, I recommend it.
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- Supurna
- Nov 11, 2002
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- Release date
- Countries of origin
- Language
- Also known as
- Pfui Teufel! - Daddy ist ein Kannibale
- Filming locations
- Kelly Gulch - 1801 N. Topanga Canyon Boulevard, Topanga, California, USA(Grandparent's cabin)
- Production companies
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Box office
- Budget
- $3,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $870,532
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $277,952
- Jan 29, 1989
- Gross worldwide
- $870,532
- Runtime1 hour 21 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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