Society (1989) – IMDb

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After 13 years in prison, the mad scientist from Re-Animator (1985) gets a new chance to experiment with the arrival of a young prison doctor, who secretly hopes to learn to reanimate dead people. Good intentions turn to horror.

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Storyline

Bill 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. Not for the weak of stomach.
Written by
Rob Hartill


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Taglines:

It’s all about fitting in.
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Details

Release Date:

11 June 1992 (USA)

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Also Known As:

The Shunting

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Box Office

Budget:

$2,000,000
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Technical Specs

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Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

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Did You Know?

Trivia

The scene where Billy sees Jenny’s body distort in the shower was added during the production because director Brian Yuzna felt another shocking scene was needed earlier in the film. See more »


Goofs

Towards the end of the movie Bill goes home to confront his parents. When looks out the window and sees their car pull up it’s night, but when he goes down stairs to greet them it’s suddenly day. See more »


Quotes

Dr. Cleveland:
I hate having to give you drugs.

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Alternate Versions

The Region-1 DVD released by Anchor Bay is uncut. See more »


Connections

Referenced in 31 Days of Horror: Society (1989) (2017)

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Soundtracks

If You Aint Got Money
Music & Lyrics by Mark Ryder & Phil Davies
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