The Corpse Grinders (1971) Horror Comedy

Rated R | Threatrical Apr 21, 1972 (US) | Genres Horror, Comedy | Runtime 1h 12m
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The Corpse Grinders Plot Synopsis:

When the Lotus Cat Food Company finds itself in financial trouble, the owners decide to find a new, cheap source of meat -- the local graveyard. Only one problem -- soon cats develop a taste for human flesh, and tabbies are tearing out throats all over town.


Synopsis / Plot Summary: When the Lotus Cat Food Company finds itself in financial trouble, the owners decide to find a new, cheap source of meat -- the local graveyard...

Tagline: They Went in People and Came Out Hamburger!

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The Corpse Grinders Movie Information:

Type: Movie
Year: 1971 (more 1971 movies)
MPAA Rating: R
Runtime: 72 minutes /
Genres:  Horror, Comedy
Horror Genres:  Gore
Horror Subgenres:  Maniac, Serial Killer
Directors: Ted V. Mikels
Stars: Sean Kenney, Monika Kelly, Sanford Mitchell, J. Byron Foster, Warren Ball … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Apr 21, 1972
Production Co.: Geneni Film Distributing Company
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Corpse Grinders Release Dates In Theaters: Apr 21, 1972, Blu-ray: Oct 24, 2017, DVD: Mar 29, 2005
Writers: Arch Hall Sr., Joe Cranston, Ted V. Mikels
Producers: Peter James, Ted V. Mikels
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