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Food of the Gods II (1989): Cast, Box Office & Plot

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Food of the Gods II is a 1989 sci-fi horror film directed by Damian Lee, starring Jackie Burroughs as Dr. Kate Travis, Sean Mitchell and Réal Andrews. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes and earned $536 worldwide.

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Food of the Gods II (1989) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 31m (91 min)
Director
Damian Lee
Genres
Sci-Fi , Horror
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Food of the Gods II About?

The premise of Food of the Gods II without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

During a chaotic campus party, a growth‑hormone experiment goes wrong, creating oversized, flesh‑loving rats. The massive rodents break free, rampaging through the unsuspecting students and faculty, leaving a trail of carnage and intense bloodshed as they hunt.

Food of the Gods II Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • cult film
  • giant animal
  • sequel
  • psychotronic film
  • water fountain
  • man and woman share a bed
  • man wears eyeglasses
  • woman wears eyeglasses
  • giant sized children
  • creature feature
  • dead body in a car
  • awakening
+38 more
  • photography
  • reference to the loch ness monster
  • rat
  • last words before dying
  • woman killed
  • hate
  • apology
  • breaking the law
  • death
  • recapture
  • blood
  • canadian horror
  • human versus animal
  • violence
  • finding a dead body
  • three blind mice
  • hammer
  • attacked by rat
  • nature run amok
  • boy
  • tragedy
  • dead man
  • dead woman
  • race against time
  • eaten alive by rats
  • escaped animal
  • animal in a cage
  • killer animal
  • man pet relationship
  • animal testing
  • animal rights activist
  • falling from height
  • raid
  • diving board
  • student
  • speaking to audience
  • sewer system
  • remote control
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Cast & crew

Food of the Gods II Cast & Characters

Jackie Burroughs leads the cast as Dr. Kate Travis, with Sean Mitchell as Bobby and Réal Andrews as Mark Hales. Directed by Damian Lee; 15 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Food of the Gods II

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From the director

More from Damian Lee

More films directed by Damian Lee, best-rated first: A Dark Truth, Ice Girls, A Fighting Man and Breakout.

Full filmography
Plot

Food of the Gods II Plot Summary

What happens in Food of the Gods II from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Dr. Neil Hamilton receives a call from his mentor Dr. Kate Travis [Jackie Burroughs] about a young boy named Bobby, whose deficient growth has been treated with Travis’ experimental serum. Bobby has swiftly and unexpectedly grown larger than a full-grown adult and become violent. To find an antidote, Neil takes a sample of the serum back to his lab at a university science complex. There, animal-rights activists led by Mark Hales [Réal Andrews] and Neil’s girlfriend Alex Reed [Lisa Schrage] protest the work of Prof. Edmund Delhurst [Colin Fox], who claims to study cancer but in fact subjects animals to experimentation seeking a cure for baldness.

Full summary

The whole story of Food of the Gods II, scene by scene

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Box office

Food of the Gods II Box Office

Food of the Gods II grossed $536 worldwide.

1989 box office

Worldwide gross

$536

Quiz

How Well Do You Know Food of the Gods II?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the name of the scientist who originally developed the growth serum?

Cars

Cars in Food of the Gods II

9 cars on screen, including the 1983 Chevrolet Chevette and the 1987 Dodge Mini Ram Van.

All 9 cars
  • 1983 Chevrolet Chevette in Food of the Gods II 1983 Chevrolet Chevette Minor role
  • 1987 Dodge Mini Ram Van in Food of the Gods II 1987 Dodge Mini Ram Van Minor role
  • 1983 Ford LTD Crown Victoria in Food of the Gods II 1983 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Minor role
  • 1984 Jeep Cherokee in Food of the Gods II 1984 Jeep Cherokee Minor role
Details

Food of the Gods II Also Known As

8 alternative titles, including “Denti assassini” and “La malédiction des rats”.

Also known as
  • Denti assassini
  • La malédiction des rats
  • Gnaw: Food of the Gods II
  • El alimento de los dioses II
  • Die Stunde der Ratte
  • Επτά στο Πέρασμα του Τρόμου
  • Пища богов 2
  • A Praga Assassina

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FAQ

Food of the Gods II FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Food of the Gods II, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Food of the Gods II?

Food of the Gods II runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

When was Food of the Gods II released?

Food of the Gods II was released on May 18, 1989.

Who directed Food of the Gods II?

Food of the Gods II was directed by Damian Lee.

More films by Damian Lee

Who is in the cast of Food of the Gods II?

Food of the Gods II stars Jackie Burroughs as Dr. Kate Travis, Sean Mitchell as Bobby and Réal Andrews as Mark Hales, among 15 credited actors.

How much did Food of the Gods II make at the box office?

Food of the Gods II grossed $536 worldwide.

Does Food of the Gods II have a post-credit scene?

No. Food of the Gods II has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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