The Corpse Grinders
“They Went in People and Came Out Hamburger!”
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. However, soon cats develop a taste for human flesh, and tabbies are tearing out throats all over town.
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Sean Kenney
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Monika Kelly
Angie Robinson
Sanford Mitchell
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J. Byron Foster
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Warren Ball
Caleb
Ann Noble
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Harry Lovejoy
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Mr. Babcock
Charles Fox
Willie
Stephen Lester
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Curt Matson
Paul the Stranger
Sherri Vernon
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Richard Gilden
Husband
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 19, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$47K
Filming & production cost
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ted V. Mikels
- Screenplay & Story
- Joe Cranston, Arch Hall Sr.
- Original Title
- The Corpse Grinders
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Budget
- $47K
- Production Studios
- CG Productions, T.V. Mikels Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ted V. Mikels
Joe Cranston, Arch Hall Sr.
Ted V. Mikels
Ted V. Mikels, Peter James
Department Leadership Roster
Ted V. Mikels
Director
Joe Cranston
Screenplay
Arch Hall Sr.
Screenplay
Ted V. Mikels
Producer
Ted V. Mikels
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Corpse Grinders
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What is The Corpse Grinders about?
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. However, soon cats develop a taste for human flesh, and tabbies are tearing out throats all over town.
Who directed The Corpse Grinders?
The Corpse Grinders was directed by Ted V. Mikels.
Who stars in The Corpse Grinders?
The principal cast of The Corpse Grinders includes Sean Kenney, Monika Kelly, Sanford Mitchell, J. Byron Foster, Warren Ball.
When was The Corpse Grinders released and how long is it?
The Corpse Grinders was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Corpse Grinders?
The Corpse Grinders holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).