
2001 Maniacs
You are what THEY eat!
Directed by Tim Sullivan
Produced by Velvet Steamroller Entertainment, BloodWorks
A gleefully grotesque horror-comedy that weaponizes Southern Gothic tropes and Civil War resentment into a blood-soaked carnival of cannibalistic revenge.
On their way to Spring Break, college kids take a detour through an old Southern town. The people of Pleasant Valley insist the kids stay for their annual barbecue celebration... but instead of getting a taste of the old South, the old South gets a taste of them!
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Questions people ask
Does 2001 Maniacs end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 99% of films.
Is 2001 Maniacs violent? Yes, very. More violent than 98% of films.
Is 2001 Maniacs easy watching? No. Less comforting than 92% of films.
Is 2001 Maniacs sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.
Is 2001 Maniacs scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of films.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Like 2001 Maniacs
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as 2001 Maniacs
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like 2001 Maniacs, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like 2001 Maniacs, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like 2001 Maniacs, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





























































