So there’s this stuff, no one knows what, that starts
bubbling out of the ground, no one knows why, and this old man finds it and
immediately tastes it, no one knows why, and it tastes delicious, no one knows
why. The old man just wants to share it with everyone, no one knows why he
knows so quickly that the supply is endless or why he assumes so quickly the
stuff is safe, but, alas, a dirty corporation gets wind of it, no one knows
how, and starts mass distributing it, no one knows how, and the stuff, it turns
out, turns everyone into blood thirsty, zombie-esque monsters, no one knows
why. Ok, look, you’re in at this point or you’re out. I really don’t need to
describe it anymore. Suffice it to say a kid and two people who regret their
involvement in spreading the popularity of this stuff (an employee of the
corporation and the ad person responsible for advertising the stuff) try to
convince the people and the govt that the stuff is a threat and launch a
campaign to destroy it all.
This movie is full of recognizable actors and the special
effects are genuinely good, but, despite this, this movie is truly terribly
made. It’s amateurish at every level. The story, the plot, the character
development, the costumes, the hair/makeup, the acting, it’s all community
theater level quality. BUT, it’s amazing. It’s made with an unmatchable
earnestness and everyone seems not just totally in, but to be having a blast. If
you can watch it and not get sucked into the fun of it all, you and I can’t be
friends. Seriously, this movie is awful and is built on a plot with moon crater
sized holes and a premise that is both way too played out and preposterous.
BUT, like I said, it’s truly fantastic. I loved every second of it. It’s total
b-movie junk, but if you’re looking to have some friends over to get faded with
and to watch/mock some cinematic bubble gum, then try The Stuff. You can’t get
enough of The Stuff. There is literally nothing about this movie I would change
and, if you’re a total weirdo for mental junk food like this, you’re gonna love
this overlooked gem.
ME