Society

Society

Brian Yuzna

(1989)

Bill Whitney is worried that he is different to his sister and parents. They mix with other upper-class people while Bill is more down to earth. Even his girlfriend seems a bit odd. All is revealed when Bill returns home to find a party in full swing.

Cast

Billy Warlock
Bill Whitney: Billy Warlock
Connie Danese
Nan: Connie Danese
Ben Slack
Dr. Cleveland: Ben Slack
Evan Richards
Milo: Evan Richards
Billy Warlock
Bill Whitney: Billy Warlock
Connie Danese
Nan: Connie Danese
Ben Slack
Dr. Cleveland: Ben Slack
Evan Richards
Milo: Evan Richards
Patrice Jennings
Jenny Whitney: Patrice Jennings

Crew

WriterRick Fry
Art DirectionKelle DeForrest
Original Music ComposerMark Ryder
DirectorBrian Yuzna
Makeup ArtistWendy Gosse

Overview and Horror Legacy

However, it has since gained a strong cult following. The film is known for its extreme practical effects during its final act, often referred to as the "shunting" sequence.

Collector Market and Memorabilia

Yuzna's body horror finale — the 'shunting' sequence — is one of the most extreme and inventive practical effects set pieces in 1980s horror. The Beverly Hills wealth satire and the film's disgust for privilege give the body horror a political dimension most exploitation films don't attempt.

Cult Status

Produced on a modest budget, the film relied heavily on practical effects and makeup to achieve its disturbing visuals. Society received mixed reviews and had limited initial distribution. However, it has since gained a strong cult following.

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