The Meateater (1979) | Merits of Sin | Region-Free (DVD)
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Title: The Meateater (1979)
Genre: Horror
Plot Synopsis:
Mitford Webster, a weary traveling shoe salesman, uproots his family to a small town after purchasing a dilapidated movie theater called The Crest. Hoping to breathe new life into it, he reopens the venue—but unbeknownst to him, a deranged killer has taken up residence in the rafters. As teens start turning up dead, Mitford must uncover the truth before it’s too late.
Cast and Crew
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Director: Derek Savage
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Writers: George Caldwell, Damon Fuller, Derek Savage
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Cast:
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Arch Joboulian as Mitford Webster
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Dianne Davis as Jill Webster
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Peter Spitzer as Toby
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Emily Spindler as Susan Webster
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James Smiley as Joe
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IMDb Link: Phantom of the Theatre (1979)
Reviews from Letterboxd:
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JohnnyRed77 – ★☆☆☆☆
“Actually, this is about a few nobodies getting killed in some theater where people watch the same dumbass safari movie on repeat by a mentally disabled weird guy who lives in the attic.” -
coreypierceart – ★★☆☆☆
“The ‘meateater’ motif seems like it was trying to say something but the execution is laughable. So many awkward close-ups. Still, I admire the grind.” -
SamhainSlasher – ★★☆☆☆
“It tries to blend family drama with slasher horror and doesn’t quite pull off either. Some decent moments if you’re into ‘70s oddities.” -
peepingtom69 – ★☆☆☆☆
“This felt like one long PSA about not buying old theaters. Weird pacing, bad kills, and what even was the soundtrack doing?” -
tripleburger – ★★☆☆☆
“It has a few creepy bits but overall it just plods. I was more scared of the upholstery than the killer.”
Meta Description:
A low-budget 1979 horror film about a family reopening an abandoned theater, only to face a killer lurking in the shadows. The Meateater is a forgotten grindhouse gem full of eerie vibes, awkward performances, and cult slasher appeal.
