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A countryside getaway turns into a fight for survival when dinner guests become the main course.

GNAW

Nice to have your friends for dinner...

2008 · 1h 30m · NR · Comedy / Horror · IMDB TMDB

A group of people staying in England discover that there are brutal cannibals in their midst.

Quick Answer

What is Gnaw about?

Gnaw is a 2008 United Kingdom comedy-horror film directed by Gregory Mandry about six friends whose rural holiday spirals into terror when their hosts are revealed to be cannibals.

Programmer's Pick

If you’ve ever thought a countryside retreat would be a breath of fresh air, Gnaw begs to differ—especially when your hosts are more interested in seasoning than pleasing. This British horror-comedy puts the ‘meat’ in meet-and-greet, delivering equal parts gore and grim humor.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

A seemingly innocent holiday in the English countryside quickly takes a sinister turn for six friends in Gnaw. What begins as a group getaway soon becomes a darkly comic nightmare, as the group stumbles upon the horrifying reality that their hosts are a family with a taste for human flesh. The film blends black humor with slasher-horror, using its rural setting and eccentric characters to turn a traditional holiday into a grim fairy tale. With cannibalism and gore at its core, Gnaw serves up a twisted slice of rural horror, all while maintaining a darkly playful tone that sets it apart from straightforward slashers.

Details & Specs

Director
Gregory Mandry
Writers
Max Waller, Rob Weston
Release
2008
Runtime
1h 30m
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Genres
Comedy, Horror

Why Cult

Cannibal Hosts

The film’s sadistic family of cannibals puts a gruesome spin on hospitality, making every meal a suspenseful affair.

Dark Comedy Tone

Gnaw mixes black humor with horror, setting it apart from standard slashers with its playful yet sinister approach.

Rural English Setting

The film’s picturesque countryside turns menacing, using an isolated locale to heighten both tension and absurdity.

Grisly Gore

Expect plenty of tongue-ripping, flesh eating, and blood—this is not your typical holiday fare.

Scene Gallery

Threat File

Trigger

Group of friends visit countryside house

Threat

Sadistic cannibal family

Effect

Guests become intended victims for cannibalistic meals

Setting

English countryside holiday home

Questions from the Vault

When was Gnaw released? +

Gnaw was released in 2008.

Who directed Gnaw? +

Gnaw was directed by Gregory Mandry.

How long is Gnaw? +

Gnaw has a runtime of 90 minutes.

What genre is Gnaw? +

Gnaw is a comedy-horror film.

Where can I watch Gnaw? +

Gnaw is available to stream on SassyFlix.

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