The Food of the Gods (1976): Cast & Plot
The Food of the Gods is a 1976 sci-fi horror film directed by Bert I. Gordon, starring Marjoe Gortner as Morgan, John McLiam and Ida Lupino. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Director
- Bert I. Gordon
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Food of the Gods About?
The premise of The Food of the Gods without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
On a remote Canadian island, Morgan and his friends on a hunting trip are suddenly besieged by a swarm of giant wasps. Seeking shelter they find a barn ruled by an enormous killer chicken. As they explore, they uncover an ecosystem of oversized animals, with the most perilous being giant rats that prepare to clash with the human intruders.
The Food of the Gods Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- when animals attack
- murder of a woman
- woman with a gun
- pregnancy
- canuxploitation
- underwater scene
- based on the works of h.g. wells
- island adventure
- b sci fi
- writer director producer
- deer
- rooster
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- chicken
- ban
- rv
- electric fence
- generator
- car keys
- friend
- killer
- kaiju
- monster horror
- island
- killer animal
- barn
- rat
- wasp
- wild animal
- death
- american horror
- man versus nature
- violence
- screaming in horror
- screaming woman
- rescue
- promise
- climbing steps
- talking in a car
- die in a horrible way
- driving alone
- beard
- porch
- idea
- farmhouse
- cremation
- killing a rat
- nature run amok
- human versus animal
- horseback riding
- attacked by rat
The Food of the Gods Cast & Characters
Marjoe Gortner leads the cast as Morgan, with John McLiam as Mr. Skinner and Ida Lupino as Mrs. Skinner. Directed by Bert I. Gordon; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director Bert I. Gordon
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Marjoe Gortner as Morgan - John McLiam as Mr. Skinner
- Ida Lupino as Mrs. Skinner
- Tom Stovall as Thomas
Also Starring in The Food of the Gods
· 7 more- Belinda Balaski Rita
- Ralph Meeker Bensington
- Pamela Franklin Lorna
- Jon Cypher Brian
- Chuck Courtney Davis
- Reg Tunnicliffe Ferry Attendant
- Kevin Schumm Child in a Classroom (uncredited)
More from Bert I. Gordon
More films directed by Bert I. Gordon, best-rated first: Empire of the Ants, Satan’s Princess, The Big Bet and The Witching.
The Food of the Gods Plot Summary
What happens in The Food of the Gods from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
On a remote island off the coast of British Columbia, a mysterious substance bubbles up from the ground. Mr. Skinner (John McLiam) and Mrs. Skinner (Ida Lupino) treat it as a gift from God and feed it to their chickens, which grow far larger than humans. The substance is also eaten by rats, wasps, and grubs, turning the island into a haven for giant vermin. One night, a swarm of giant rats kills Mr. Skinner after his car tire is punctured in the forest.
Full summary
The whole story of The Food of the Gods, scene by scene
The Food of the Gods Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer The Food Of The Gods ≣ 1976 ≣ Trailer
How Well Do You Know The Food of the Gods?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Which farm animals do Mr. and Mrs. Skinner feed the mysterious substance to, causing them to grow far larger than humans?
Cars in The Food of the Gods
11 cars on screen, including the 1974 Jeep CJ-5 and the 1975 Ford LTD.
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1974 Jeep CJ-5 Main role -
1975 Ford LTD Minor role -
1967 Volkswagen Custom Typ 1 Minor role -
1972 Winnebago Indian Minor role
The Food of the Gods Also Known As
15 alternative titles, including “Il cibo degli dei” and “Die Insel der Ungeheuer”.
- Also known as
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- Il cibo degli dei
- Die Insel der Ungeheuer
- El alimento de los dioses
- Soudain... les monstres
- Soudain les monstres
- Їжа Богів
- Dev Tohumu
- 猛鼠食人城
- Пища Богов
- El menjar dels déus
- A Praga dos Deuses
- Τροφή για τους θεούς
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- A Fúria das Feras Atômicas
- Az istenek eledele
- 더 푸드 오브 더 갓즈
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Movies Like The Food of the Gods
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Food of the Gods II, Day of the Animals and Attack of the Beast Creatures.
The Food of the Gods FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Food of the Gods, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Food of the Gods?
The Food of the Gods runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was The Food of the Gods released?
The Food of the Gods was released on June 18, 1976.
Who directed The Food of the Gods?
The Food of the Gods was directed by Bert I. Gordon.
More films by Bert I. Gordon Who is in the cast of The Food of the Gods?
The Food of the Gods stars Marjoe Gortner as Morgan, John McLiam as Mr. Skinner and Ida Lupino as Mrs. Skinner, among 11 credited actors.
Does The Food of the Gods have a post-credit scene?
No. The Food of the Gods has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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