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{{Short description|2002 American slasher splatter film directed by Herschell Gordon Lewis}} |
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| producer = Jacky Lee Morgan<br/>W. Boyd Ford<br/>Penelope Helmer<br/>Melissa Morgan<br/>Brian Pitt<br/>Steven Teagle<br/>Jimi Woods<br/>[[David F. Friedman]] |
| producer = Jacky Lee Morgan<br/>W. Boyd Ford<br/>Penelope Helmer<br/>Melissa Morgan<br/>Brian Pitt<br/>Steven Teagle<br/>Jimi Woods<br/>[[David F. Friedman]] |
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| writer = W. Boyd Ford |
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| starring = [[John McConnell (actor)|John McConnell]] <small>(as John 'Spud' McConnell)</small><br/>Mark McLachlan<br/>Melissa Morgan<br/>Toni Wynne<br/>J.P. Delahoussaye |
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* [[John McConnell (actor)|John McConnell]] |
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* Mark McLachlan |
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* Melissa Morgan |
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* Toni Wynne |
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* J.P. Delahoussaye |
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| cinematography = Chris W. Johnson |
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| editing = Steven Teagle |
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'''''Blood Feast 2: All U Can Eat''''' is a 2002 [[ |
'''''Blood Feast 2: All U Can Eat''''' is a 2002 [[Slasher film|slasher]] [[splatter film]] directed by [[Herschell Gordon Lewis]] and starring [[John McConnell (actor)|John McConnell]], Mark McLachlan, Melissa Morgan, Toni Wynne, and J.P. Delahoussaye. It is the sequel to the 1963 film ''[[Blood Feast]]''. Filmed under a working title of ''Blood Feast 2: Buffet of Blood'' and using the same grindhouse style as its predecessor, the film continues the story began in the original film, where a grandson of Fuad Ramses attempts to restart his grandfather's catering business. The film depicts the killer falling victim to [[spirit possession]] by the goddess [[Ishtar]]. |
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The film was completed a year before its release but had trouble finding a distributor.<ref>{{cite journal |last=Clarke |first=Frederick S. |year=2003 |journal=[[Cinefantastique]] |volume=35 |publisher=F. S. Clarke |page=70 |asin=B001CPEV98}}</ref> |
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== Plot == |
== Plot == |
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⚫ | Fuad Ramses III returns to [[Miami]] to reopen his grandfather's defunct [[catering company]]. This arouses the interest of the local sheriff, who holds Fuad's family reputation in ill favor. Fuad is soon, however, asked to cater the sheriff's wedding by his mother-in-law, Mrs. Lampley, and fiancée, Tiffani. After finding his grandfather's statue of [[Ishtar]], an Egyptian Babylonian goddess, in a utility closet, he becomes possessed by her evil spirit. He then goes on to create the 'blood feast' his grandfather failed to do, by targeting Tiffani's six bridesmaids: Bambi, Misti, Brandi, Trixie, Candi and Laci and making them into party food for the wedding. |
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⚫ | Fuad Ramses III |
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==Cast== |
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* [[John McConnell (actor)|John McConnell]] as Detective Dave Loomis |
* [[John McConnell (actor)|John McConnell]] as Detective Dave Loomis |
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* Mark McLachlan as Detective Mike Myers |
* Mark McLachlan as Detective Mike Myers |
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* Christina Cuenca as Misti Morning |
* Christina Cuenca as Misti Morning |
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* Michelle Miller as Laci Hundees |
* Michelle Miller as Laci Hundees |
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* Kristi Polit as |
* Kristi Polit as Trixie Treater |
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* Jill Rao as Candi Graham |
* Jill Rao as Candi Graham |
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* Cindy Roubal as Brandi Alexander |
* Cindy Roubal as Brandi Alexander |
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* Veronica Russell as Secretary |
* Veronica Russell as The Secretary |
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* [[John Waters]] as Reverend |
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* Penelope Helmer as Pippi |
* Penelope Helmer as Officer Pippi |
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* Stevie Leininger as Stripey |
* Stevie Leininger as "Stripey" |
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* [[Billy Slaughter]] as Best Man |
* [[Billy Slaughter]] as Best Man |
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== Release == |
== Release == |
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The film had its world premiere at the 2001 [[Butt-Numb-A-Thon]] in [[Austin, Texas]]. It had its UK premiere at the [[Dead by Dawn|Dead by Dawn Edinburgh Horror Film Festival]] in [[Edinburgh]], [[Scotland]] on 31 March 2002, and was released on DVD by [[Media Blasters]]' horror label [[Media Blasters#Shriek Show|Shriek Show]] on 29 July.<ref>{{cite web|title=Dead By Dawn 2002 Lineup|url=http://www.deadbydawn.co.uk/past-festivals/dead-by-dawn-2002/| |
The film had its world premiere at the 2001 [[Butt-Numb-A-Thon]] in [[Austin, Texas]]. It had its UK premiere at the [[Dead by Dawn (film festival)|Dead by Dawn Edinburgh Horror Film Festival]] in [[Edinburgh]], [[Scotland]] on 31 March 2002, and was released on DVD by [[Media Blasters]]' horror label [[Media Blasters#Shriek Show|Shriek Show]] on 29 July.<ref>{{cite web|title=Dead By Dawn 2002 Lineup|url=http://www.deadbydawn.co.uk/past-festivals/dead-by-dawn-2002/|access-date=18 November 2016|archive-date=June 5, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160605092747/http://deadbydawn.co.uk/past-festivals/dead-by-dawn-2002/|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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== Reception == |
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A review in ''[[TV Guide]]'' stated "The expectations for ''Blood Feast 2'' were high, but Lewis hasn't let his fans down. With this career-capping tribute to himself and his audience, Lewis manages to simultaneously satisfy and parody the sick lusts that have made his film career possible".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Blood Feast 2: All U Can Eat |url=https://www.tvguide.com/movies/blood-feast-2-all-u-can-eat/review/2000037872/ |access-date=2023-10-06 |website=TVGuide.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Latest revision as of 17:28, 12 December 2023
Blood Feast 2: All U Can Eat | |
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Directed by | Herschell Gordon Lewis |
Written by | W. Boyd Ford |
Produced by | Jacky Lee Morgan W. Boyd Ford Penelope Helmer Melissa Morgan Brian Pitt Steven Teagle Jimi Woods David F. Friedman |
Starring |
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Cinematography | Chris W. Johnson |
Edited by | Steven Teagle |
Distributed by | Queso Grande Productions Inc. Shriek Show (DVD) (U.S.) |
Release date |
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Running time | 92 minutes 99 minutes (director's cut) |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Blood Feast 2: All U Can Eat is a 2002 slasher splatter film directed by Herschell Gordon Lewis and starring John McConnell, Mark McLachlan, Melissa Morgan, Toni Wynne, and J.P. Delahoussaye. It is the sequel to the 1963 film Blood Feast. Filmed under a working title of Blood Feast 2: Buffet of Blood and using the same grindhouse style as its predecessor, the film continues the story began in the original film, where a grandson of Fuad Ramses attempts to restart his grandfather's catering business. The film depicts the killer falling victim to spirit possession by the goddess Ishtar.
The film was completed a year before its release but had trouble finding a distributor.[1]
Plot[edit]
Fuad Ramses III returns to Miami to reopen his grandfather's defunct catering company. This arouses the interest of the local sheriff, who holds Fuad's family reputation in ill favor. Fuad is soon, however, asked to cater the sheriff's wedding by his mother-in-law, Mrs. Lampley, and fiancée, Tiffani. After finding his grandfather's statue of Ishtar, an Egyptian Babylonian goddess, in a utility closet, he becomes possessed by her evil spirit. He then goes on to create the 'blood feast' his grandfather failed to do, by targeting Tiffani's six bridesmaids: Bambi, Misti, Brandi, Trixie, Candi and Laci and making them into party food for the wedding.
Cast[edit]
- John McConnell as Detective Dave Loomis
- Mark McLachlan as Detective Mike Myers
- Melissa Morgan as Mrs. Lampley
- Toni Wynne as Tiffani Lampley
- J.P. Delahoussaye as Fuad Ramses III
- Chris Mauer as Mr. Lampley
- Christy Brown as Bambi Deere
- Christina Cuenca as Misti Morning
- Michelle Miller as Laci Hundees
- Kristi Polit as Trixie Treater
- Jill Rao as Candi Graham
- Cindy Roubal as Brandi Alexander
- Veronica Russell as The Secretary
- John Waters as Reverend
- Penelope Helmer as Officer Pippi
- Stevie Leininger as "Stripey"
- Billy Slaughter as Best Man
Release[edit]
The film had its world premiere at the 2001 Butt-Numb-A-Thon in Austin, Texas. It had its UK premiere at the Dead by Dawn Edinburgh Horror Film Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland on 31 March 2002, and was released on DVD by Media Blasters' horror label Shriek Show on 29 July.[2]
Reception[edit]
A review in TV Guide stated "The expectations for Blood Feast 2 were high, but Lewis hasn't let his fans down. With this career-capping tribute to himself and his audience, Lewis manages to simultaneously satisfy and parody the sick lusts that have made his film career possible".[3]
References[edit]
- ^ Clarke, Frederick S. (2003). Cinefantastique. 35. F. S. Clarke: 70. ASIN B001CPEV98.
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(help) - ^ "Dead By Dawn 2002 Lineup". Archived from the original on June 5, 2016. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
- ^ "Blood Feast 2: All U Can Eat". TVGuide.com. Retrieved October 6, 2023.
External links[edit]
- 2002 films
- 2002 comedy horror films
- 2000s American films
- 2000s English-language films
- 2000s slasher films
- American comedy horror films
- American sequel films
- American splatter films
- Films about cannibalism
- Films about spirit possession
- Films based on Egyptian mythology
- Films directed by Herschell Gordon Lewis
- Films set in Miami
- Inanna
- Parodies of horror