Why The Stuff is a Deliciously Satirical Horror Comedy

If you are looking for a movie that combines horror, comedy, and social commentary, look no further than The Stuff (1985), a cult classic written and directed by Larry Cohen. The movie follows a private detective named Mo Rutherford (Michael Moriarty) who is hired by a rival food company to investigate a new product that is sweeping the nation: a white, gooey substance that comes out of the ground and tastes so good that people can’t get enough of it. But as Mo soon discovers, The Stuff is not only addictive, but also alive and parasitic, turning its consumers into mindless zombies who crave more of it.

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