Yummy (2020): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Yummy is a 2020 action thriller directed by Lars Damoiseaux, starring Maaike Neuville as Alison, Bart Hollanders and Annick Christiaens. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes and was made on a reported $650,000 budget. Critics gave it 69% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 5.9/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- Lars Damoiseaux
- Original language
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Dutch
- Studio
- Shudder
- Budget
- $650K
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Yummy About?
The premise of Yummy without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young couple seeking cosmetic surgery in a dilapidated Eastern European hospital find themselves in a terrifying situation. As the boyfriend investigates unsettling discoveries, he inadvertently triggers a viral outbreak, turning doctors and patients into ravenous monsters. He must fight to survive alongside his mother-in-law, who becomes the most frightening victim of the horrifying transformation.
Yummy Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- undead
- plastic surgery
- breast reduction
- all characters die
- gore
- zombie
- experiment gone wrong
- janitor
- morgue
- hemophobia
- chased by a zombie
- ladle
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- engagement ring
- operation room
- bludgeoned to death
- eye ball
- stabbed with a screw driver
- cigarette smoking
- enzyme experiment
- female nudity
- cremated alive
- reversed liposuction
- blood
- back to life
- surgery
- hit with an axe
- axe in head
- hit by a car
- bitten by a zombie
- naked zombie
- shot while escaping
- car crashes into a tree
- zombie woman
- zombie outbreak
- dead body
- surgeon
- patient tied to hospital bed
- mask
- nurse
- asking for help
- hospital
- beaten to death with a fire extinguisher
- shhh
- injection
- fire extinguisher
- dizzy
- clumsy man
- axe
- killing one's own mother
- dog
Yummy Cast & Characters
Maaike Neuville leads the cast as Alison, with Bart Hollanders as Michael and Annick Christiaens as Sylvia. Directed by Lars Damoiseaux; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Lars Damoiseaux
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Maaike Neuville as Alison -
Bart Hollanders as Michael -
Annick Christiaens as Sylvia -
Eric Godon as Dr. K.
Also Starring in Yummy
· 6 more- Benjamin Ramon Daniel
- Clara Cleymans Janja
- Tom Audenaert William
- Joshua Rubin Yonah
- Noureddine Farihi Cleaner
- Taeke Nicolaï Oksana
More from Lars Damoiseaux
One more film directed by Lars Damoiseaux: Yummy.
Yummy Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Yummy 69% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 5.9/10. Our Echo Score gives it 65/100, strongest in sensory experience (85) and weakest in character & emotion (45).
Yummy Echo Score Breakdown
The film's central strength lies in its energetic and unabashed approach to zombie carnage. It maintains a brisk pace and showcases practical effects and visual concepts that deliver visceral thrills. However, critics noted a lack of narrative depth and wit, leaving some sequences feeling uneven and mean-spirited. User feedback highlights enjoyable gore and dark humor but points to forgettable characters and an identity that wavers between horror and broad comedy. The net impression is that Yummy provides a serviceable dose of gore-fueled entertainment despite its uneven storytelling and shallow character work.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 70
In terms of Art & Craft, the film excels in practical design and makeup effects that render its gore convincingly raw. The rapid editing and straightforward visual style support the manic energy, though the direction shows little inventive framing or cinematic nuance. Overall, the aesthetic delivers visceral impact at the expense of refined visual storytelling.
- Character & Emotion 45
In terms of Character & Emotion, the film struggles to establish empathetic or nuanced portrayals. Performances deliver broad archetypes and momentary humor but lack depth, leaving little emotional investment. The tonal shifts between dark comedy and horror further dilute character cohesion. Consequently, the cast never transcends their stereotypes, and relationships feel largely superficial.
- Story & Flow 60
In terms of Story & Flow, the narrative maintains a brisk pace that thrusts viewers into the action without delay. The plot capitalizes on mayhem and gore, but it oscillates between horror tropes and slapstick comedy, causing uneven engagement. While the succinct structure supports momentum, the lack of thematic coherence and originality limits long-term impact.
- Sensory Experience 85
In sensory terms, the film delivers an intense audiovisual assault driven by its gory visuals and dynamic sound design. Practical makeup and visceral set pieces create memorable imagery, while the soundtrack underscores the tension and dark humor. The cohesive blend of effects, score, and editing immerses viewers in the chaotic environment with effective immediacy.
- Rewatch Factor 55
For rewatch factor, the film offers sporadic enjoyment through its energetic gore and brisk pacing on repeat viewings. Fans of visceral horror and broad humor may find satisfaction in individual set pieces, but the shallow character work and lack of narrative depth reduce incentive for multiple viewings. Overall, the replay value is moderate rather than enduring.
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IMDb 5.9 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 69% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 38%
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TMDB 63% User score
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Letterboxd 3.5 /5
5.9K ratings
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Yummy Plot Summary
What happens in Yummy from start to finish, spoilers included. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film primarily follows Alison and her boyfriend Michael, who have traveled to Eastern Europe so that she and her mother Sylvia can receive cosmetic surgery from an elite plastic surgeon, Dr. K. When Michael expresses misgivings about the facility’s lax atmosphere, Michael is given a tour by a staff member, Daniel, who abandons Michael partway through in order to steal some drugs. Michael discovers a restrained, muzzled woman and removes the muzzle just as Daniel returns. They discover that the woman is a zombie, causing them to flee. The woman chews through her restraints and leaves to attack others, causing a zombie outbreak. Michael makes his way to Alison and stops her surgery so they can flee.
Full summary
The whole story of Yummy, scene by scene
Yummy Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Official Green Band Trailer
Cars in Yummy
14 cars on screen, including the 1998 Daewoo Lanos and the BMW i8 I12.
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1998 Daewoo Lanos Main role -
BMW i8 I12 Minor role -
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter T1N Minor role -
1994 Dodge Ram Background role
Yummy Also Known As
22 alternative titles, including “I am Thinking of Ending Things” and “Estoy pensando en dejarlo”.
- Also known as
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- I am Thinking of Ending Things
- Estoy pensando en dejarlo
- Σκέφτομαι να Βάλω Τέλος
- Tudo Acaba Agora
- 我想结束这一切
- Estou Pensando em Acabar com Tudo
- 이제 그만 끝낼까 해
- Sto pensando di finirla qui
- Je veux juste en finir
- Думаю, как всё закончить
- อยากให้เธออยู่ดูตอนจบด้วยกัน
- Her Şeyi Bitirmeyi Düşünüyorum
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- Asi to ukončím
- Może pora z tym skończyć
- Có Chăng Nên Chấm Dứt
- Pienso en el final
- 我想結束這一切
- אני חושבת לגמור עם זה
- A befejezésen gondolkozom
- Я думаю з усім цим покінчити
- もう終わりにしよう。
- Galvoju, kaip visa tai nutraukti, ყველაფრის დასრულებაზე ვფიქრობ
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Yummy FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, budget, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Yummy, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Yummy?
Yummy runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was Yummy released?
Yummy was released on June 25, 2020.
Who directed Yummy?
Yummy was directed by Lars Damoiseaux.
More films by Lars Damoiseaux Who is in the cast of Yummy?
Yummy stars Maaike Neuville as Alison, Bart Hollanders as Michael and Annick Christiaens as Sylvia, among 10 credited actors.
What was the budget of Yummy?
Yummy had a reported budget of $650,000.
How is Yummy rated?
Yummy has 5.9/10 on IMDb, 69% on Rotten Tomatoes, 63% on TMDB and 3.5/5 on Letterboxd.
Does Yummy have a post-credit scene?
No. Yummy has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Yummy in?
The original language of Yummy is Dutch.
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