The Food of the Gods (1976)

27% of critics liked it
(15 reviews)
31% of users liked it
(690 ratings)

Based on a novel by H. G. Wells, a group of bloodthirsty, oversized creatures (including rats, chickens, wasps, and worms) have taken over a remote island after ingesting a mysterious growth known as "Food of the Gods." It is up to an unusual group of people to put an end to this animal threat. ~… More Based on a novel by H. G. Wells, a group of bloodthirsty, oversized creatures (including rats, chickens, wasps, and worms) have taken over a remote island after ingesting a mysterious growth known as "Food of the Gods." It is up to an unusual group of people to put an end to this animal threat. ~ Iotis Erlewine, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: PG, 1 hr. 28 min.
Directed By: Bert I. Gordon
Genres: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Horror

In Theaters: Jun 2, 1976 Wide
On DVD: Sep 11, 2007
Studio: MGM

Critic Reviews

John Beifuss, Commercial Appeal (Memphis, TN)
Back in her glory days at Warner Bros., Ida Lupino never could have imagined that a movie role would require her to wring her hands, bug her eyes and make this fervent prayer: 'I won't never sin again, never. Only don't let no rat eat us, please, God!'
Steve Crum, Video-Reviewmaster.com
Schlocky, schlocky sci-fi/horror, circa 1976. And it stars Marjoe Gortner. Say more?
Bill Gibron, DVD Verdict
Even the presence of former child evangelist turned equally pedantic actor Marjoe Gortner can't enliven what is, by all accounts, a redundant update of the classic '50s 'nature strikes back' scenario.
James Plath, Movie Metropolis
A fun Halloween party activity. Just make sure you have enough liquor to go with this Food of the Gods.
David Thomas, Filmcritic.com
without even a hint of irony, fun, thrills, imagination, or anything else approaching entertainment
Rob Thomas, Capital Times (Madison, WI)
When it comes to making bad giant-animals-attack movies, nobody touches Bert.
Staci Layne Wilson, StaciWilson.com
Yummy schlock cinema!
Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
Not content with having made a mess of this earlier, Gordon tries again.
Widgett Walls, Needcoffee.com
Mosquitos that can puncture a man's entire head. How can you go wrong with that, I ask you.
Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com
Giant animal silliness.

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Tim S

Quite possibly one of the worst films I've ever seen, of any genre. Not even in a 'so bad it's good' way. It's just bad. Just another entry in a series of Jaws echos.
Ken S

All I have to say is someone is attacked by a giant chicken