Sin, Southern moonshine, and a shotgun-toting preacher fuel this raw slice of hixploitation.
THIS STUFF'LL KILL YA!
It Moves, Brother -- Better Git On In Here!
A redneck con artist sets himself up as a preacher in a small Deep South town to run his moonshine distillery and clashes with a number of locals and a federal agent bent on shutting his operation down.
This Stuff'll Kill Ya! is a 1971 American crime, drama, and horror film directed by Herschell Gordon Lewis about a corrupt preacher who runs a moonshine racket in a Deep South town and faces off against locals and federal agents.
Synopsis
But while Boone's business has support from half of the townspeople, the other half are against him especially when his preaching of drinking, free love and open marriage had led to the recent gang-rape of a young bride on her wedding day. Things get more complicated with the arrival of two Federal agents from the state capital whom threaten to shut down Boone's whiskey still for a variety of felony charges.
But in another turn of events, one of Boone's most loyal followers goes on a killing spree after apparently taking Preacher Boone's bible quotes a bit too far, starting with the stoning of the young bride, and then the crucification of two other young women.
Why Cult
A wild blend of moonshiners, corrupt preachers, and rural crime in the tradition of backwoods exploitation.
Moonshine-fueled violence, shotgun showdowns, and sermons soaked in whiskey give this film a distinct Southern flavor.
Helmed by exploitation legend Herschell Gordon Lewis, expect raw, unpredictable storytelling with a twisted sense of humor.
A Bible-quoting con man turns religion into a racket, blurring lines between the pulpit and the criminal underworld.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is This Stuff'll Kill Ya! about? +
This Stuff'll Kill Ya! follows a corrupt preacher running a moonshine operation in a rural Deep South town and his struggles against both local opposition and federal agents.
When was This Stuff'll Kill Ya! released? +
This Stuff'll Kill Ya! was released in 1971.
Who directed This Stuff'll Kill Ya!? +
This Stuff'll Kill Ya! was directed by Herschell Gordon Lewis.
How long is This Stuff'll Kill Ya!? +
This Stuff'll Kill Ya! has a runtime of 99 minutes.
What genre is This Stuff'll Kill Ya!? +
This Stuff'll Kill Ya! is a crime, drama, and horror film.