Feeders (film)
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Feeders is a 1996 low-budget horror film
made by indie
film-makers the Polonia brothers
, who first appeared on the independent film
scene in 1987 with the cult classic
Splatter Farm
.
Although the brothers have come in for their share of bad reviews over the years, Feeders in particular seemed to draw the ire of critics, who composed long and passionate odes to its various failings .
Starring John Polonia and Jon McBride, ('Cannibal Campout
', 'Woodchipper Massacre
'), Feeders concerns an invasion
of small rubbery aliens, and its disastrous consequences for Earthlings. The film was picked up by Blockbuster , and was followed by a sequel: Feeders II; Slay Bells, a Christmas
-themed horror
comedy
.
Horror film
Horror films seek to elicit a negative emotional reaction from viewers by playing on the audience's most primal fears. They often feature scenes that startle the viewer through the means of macabre and the supernatural, thus frequently overlapping with the fantasy and science fiction genres...
made by indie
Independent film
An independent film, or indie film, is a professional film production resulting in a feature film that is produced mostly or completely outside of the major film studio system. In addition to being produced and distributed by independent entertainment companies, independent films are also produced...
film-makers the Polonia brothers
Polonia brothers
Mark Polonia and John Polonia are twin brothers who founded Polonia Bros. Entertainment and Cinegraphic Productions. They have written, directed and produced over 30 feature films, mostly in the genres of horror and sci fi, and are now low-budget film cult icons.John Polonia died suddenly at the...
, who first appeared on the independent film
Film
A film, also called a movie or motion picture, is a series of still or moving images. It is produced by recording photographic images with cameras, or by creating images using animation techniques or visual effects...
scene in 1987 with the cult classic
Cult film
A cult film, also commonly referred to as a cult classic, is a film that has acquired a highly devoted but specific group of fans. Often, cult movies have failed to achieve fame outside the small fanbases; however, there have been exceptions that have managed to gain fame among mainstream audiences...
Splatter Farm
Splatter Farm
Splatter Farm is a 1986 video horror film by the prolific Polonia brothers.-Plot:Twin brothers Alan and Joseph spend the summer visiting their Aunt Lacey at her secluded, run-down property...
.
Although the brothers have come in for their share of bad reviews over the years, Feeders in particular seemed to draw the ire of critics, who composed long and passionate odes to its various failings .
Starring John Polonia and Jon McBride, ('Cannibal Campout
Cannibal Campout
Cannibal Campout is a 1988 horror film directed by Jon McBride. It is about four teenagers on a camping trip who are attacked by a trio of mutant cannibals living in the woods. It was shot completely on video, and released to video in 1988....
', 'Woodchipper Massacre
Woodchipper Massacre
Woodchipper Massacre is a 1988 American horror comedy directed by Jon McBride, who also directed Cannibal Campout. The film was also written by McBride.-Plot:...
'), Feeders concerns an invasion
Alien invasion
The alien invasion is a common theme in science fiction stories and film, in which extraterrestrial life invades Earth either to exterminate and supplant human life, enslave it under a colonial system, harvest humans for food, steal the planet's resources, or destroy the planet altogether.The...
of small rubbery aliens, and its disastrous consequences for Earthlings. The film was picked up by Blockbuster , and was followed by a sequel: Feeders II; Slay Bells, a Christmas
Christmas
Christmas or Christmas Day is an annual holiday generally celebrated on December 25 by billions of people around the world. It is a Christian feast that commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, liturgically closing the Advent season and initiating the season of Christmastide, which lasts twelve days...
-themed horror
Horror film
Horror films seek to elicit a negative emotional reaction from viewers by playing on the audience's most primal fears. They often feature scenes that startle the viewer through the means of macabre and the supernatural, thus frequently overlapping with the fantasy and science fiction genres...
comedy
Comedy
Comedy , as a popular meaning, is any humorous discourse or work generally intended to amuse by creating laughter, especially in television, film, and stand-up comedy. This must be carefully distinguished from its academic definition, namely the comic theatre, whose Western origins are found in...
.