Meat Grinder

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"SAW was just an appetizer... Welcome to the Main Course!"
  • TV-14
  • 2009
  • 1 hr 32 min
  • 5.3  (1,068)

Meat Grinder is a 2009 horror movie from Thailand. Directed by Tiwa Moeithaisong, the story revolves around a woman who runs a small noodle shop in Bangkok. The woman, known only as "Buss", leads a quiet life, but she has a dark secret: her specialty noodles are made from human flesh. The movie starts with Buss living with her mentally challenged son, and it's immediately apparent that she is a very private person. Her shop is run-down and shabby, and she has only a small group of loyal customers. Although she doesn't talk much to anyone, she is kind to her son and takes good care of him, but we soon learn that her past is troubled, and she has plenty of secrets that she wants to keep hidden.

One day, a young street urchin named Dum enters Buss' life, bringing chaos and danger with him. Dum is fascinated with Buss' cooking and starts to hang around her shop, trying to learn her secrets. Meanwhile, Buss becomes obsessed with a woman named Daeng, who works at a nearby brothel. Buss watches Daeng from a distance and eventually develops a crush on her.

As the story progresses, we learn more about Buss' past and her twisted relationship with her son. We also see Dum's increasingly dangerous behavior as he tries to uncover the truth about Buss' cooking. The tension builds steadily throughout the movie, and the climax is bloody and intense.

One of the things that sets Meat Grinder apart from other horror movies is its use of gore. The movie is extremely graphic and features some of the most disturbing scenes of violence and death that you're likely to see in a horror movie. The violence is never gratuitous, however, and it always serves the story in some way.

Another standout feature of Meat Grinder is the atmospheric cinematography. The movie is shot in a moody, gritty style that perfectly captures the grimy, oppressive atmosphere of Bangkok's back alleys. The lighting is often dim and shadowy, and the camera angles help to create a feeling of claustrophobia and discomfort.

The performances in Meat Grinder are uniformly excellent. Mai Charoenpura is impressive as Buss, bringing a quiet intensity to her portrayal of the troubled noodle maker. Rattanaballang Tohssawat is equally good as Dum, infusing the character with a sense of brash, youthful energy that makes him both dangerous and sympathetic. Wiradit Srimalai is also noteworthy as Buss' tragic son, delivering a heartbreaking performance that anchors the story in a sense of sadness and loss.

Overall, Meat Grinder is a disturbing and effective horror movie that will appeal to fans of the genre. Its combination of graphic violence, moody atmosphere, and strong performances make it a standout entry in the Thai horror cannon. If you're looking for a movie that will both shock and engage you, this one is definitely worth checking out.

Meat Grinder is a 2009 horror movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 32 minutes. It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 5.3.

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  • Release Date
    2009
  • MPAA Rating
    TV-14
  • Runtime
    1 hr 32 min
  • Language
    Thai
  • IMDB Rating
    5.3  (1,068)