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Society

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69% Tomatometer 16 Reviews 60% Popcornmeter 2,500+ Ratings
A Beverly Hills teen (Billy Warlock) discovers his parents are part of a gruesome orgy cult for the social elite.

Critics Reviews

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Adrián Álvarez Espinof Oct 13, 2023
4/5
Society doesn't is not content simply crushing your amygdala, it wants to twist the nightmare on all psychosexual levels. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
Kyle Logan Cultured Vultures Feb 16, 2026
A must watch for any body horror fans who haven’t ventured beyond Cronenberg or The Thing and a fun horror comedy for anyone who likes to laugh while they’re scared and/or...disgusted. Go to Full Review
Matthew Rozsa Democracy at Work (Substack) Nov 19, 2025
4/4
If you want to watch a gross horror movie in the finest cinematic satirical tradition, stretching from "They Live" to "The Substance," I highly recommend "Society." Go to Full Review
Bryce Hanson Horror Movie Talk Sep 18, 2025
6/10
Society is probably one of the most well known body horror movies because of the last 30 minutes. If you want goopy eighties body horror, this is your movie, but be advised that you can probably skip the first hour. Go to Full Review
Nicholas Bell IONCINEMA.com Oct 27, 2020
3.5/5
One of those alarming accomplishments that simply has to be seen to be believed, Brian Yuzna's inspired Society is biting social satire Go to Full Review
Mike Massie Gone With The Twins Sep 24, 2020
6/10
Having worked on several "body horror" pictures leading up to this directorial debut, Yuzna handles himself admirably in a hilariously grotesque blend of comedy and scares. Go to Full Review
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Audience Reviews

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Poe R Apr 7, 2019 Shocking without being surprising, don't let the simplicity of the satire fool you: Considering the corrupt corporeality of the final scene, that the class allegory is somewhat heavy-handed and on-the-nose seems practically to be the point; for what is the grotesquery of a stomach-churning orgy compared to the grotesquery of the rich? See more
Albus L Mar 21, 2019 4.5/5. Incredibly weird, but very enjoyable.
Abraham M Nov 26, 2018 Society left me wanting more- On the one hand it is quirky and daring, but then it doesn't know what to do with the quirkiness. The problem with Society is that it doesn't realize that quirks and offbeat charm can only go so far and that it needs something more- like a substantial premise or great pacing for the other elements to work. Society gets certain quirk elements alright and the ending where a cannibalistic orgy starts is suitably funny or scary whichever way you wanna look. But overall Society is a miss because ofa lack of a good story. (A somewhat mess of a film that could have been good). See more
Theodore S Oct 25, 2018 This is the definition of an 80s horror: it's got cool practical effects, actors way overacting and it's not scary. This reminiscent of Cronenberg body horror. Acts 1 and 2 are spent trying to figure what's going wrong, knowing something is awry. Then Act 3 is the big reveal and tons of body horror/practical effects. If 80s cheese isn't your thing (or you don't know what that is) this movie isn't for you. Fans of 80's practical effects and body horror should love it. See more
Kylo S Sep 25, 2018 Society left me wanting more- On the one hand it is quirky and daring, but then it doesn't know what to do with the quirkiness. The problem with Society is that it doesn't realize that quirks and offbeat charm can only go so far and that it needs something more- like a substantial premise or great pacing for the other elements to work. Society gets certain quirk elements alright and the ending where a cannibalistic orgy starts is suitably funny or scary whichever way you wanna look. But overall Society is a miss because ofa lack of a good story. See more
Hermione S Sep 22, 2018 Society tried to be unique and quirky but with only slight results. The problem with this picture is that it doesn't realize that quirks and offbeat charm can only go so far and that it needs something more- like a substantial premise or great pacing for the other elements to work. Society gets certain quirk elements alright and the ending where a cannibalistic orgy starts is suitably funny or scary whichever way you wanna look. But overall Society is a miss because ofa lack of a good story. (Worth a look but not much here). See more
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Movie Info

Synopsis A Beverly Hills teen (Billy Warlock) discovers his parents are part of a gruesome orgy cult for the social elite.
Director
Brian Yuzna
Producer
Keith Walley
Screenwriter
Rick Fry, Woody Keith
Production Co
Society Productions Inc.
Rating
R
Genre
Horror
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
May 4, 2017
Runtime
1h 39m
Sound Mix
Stereo, Surround
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