The Corpse Grinders (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1971, The Corpse Grinders is a horror film directed by Ted V. Mikels, running about 72 minutes. “They Went in People and Came Out Hamburger!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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. Only one problem -- soon cats develop a taste for human flesh, and tabbies are tearing out throats all over town.
Who’s in it. The Corpse Grinders stars Sean Kenney as Dr. Howard Glass, Monika Kelly as Angie Robinson, Sanford Mitchell as Landau and J. Byron Foster as Maltby, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Corpse Grinders has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Fandor Amazon Channel and Cultpix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Corpse Grinders page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Corpse Grinders tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Corpse Grinders (1971)?
- In US, The Corpse Grinders is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Corpse Grinders worth watching?
- The Corpse Grinders holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Corpse Grinders?
- The Corpse Grinders stars Sean Kenney, Monika Kelly, Sanford Mitchell, J. Byron Foster and Warren Ball.
- When was The Corpse Grinders released?
- The Corpse Grinders was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.